Emergency Department Technician
About The Position
The Emergency Department Technician reports to the Nurse Manager. Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Emergency Department Technician II performs multi-skilled activities to support a decentralized patient-centered approach to patient care and achieve desired outcomes. Work Environment: May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases and the risk of blood borne diseases. Contact with patient. Contact with patients under a wide variety of circumstances. Exposed to unpleasant elements (accident injuries and illness). Subject to varying and unpredictable situations. Must be able to handle emergency or crisis situations. Occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries.
Requirements
- High School Diploma.
- Certification required as an EMT or CNA.
- Phlebotomy certification.
- Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.
Nice To Haves
- Some experience in a medical setting is preferred.
- If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!
Responsibilities
- Takes vital signs, height and weight.
- Performs EKG’s.
- Assist physicians or nurses on all procedures.
- Monitors telemetry patients.
- Collects various specimens in the appropriate manner.
- Crutch training
- Assist with ordering supplies.
- May perform Bladder Scans and insert Foley Catheters.
- Transport Patients.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
