Emergency Room (ER) Technician

Tidelands Health • Murrells Inlet, SC

55d

About The Position

The Emergency Room (ER) Technician participates in providing nursing care by performing basic patient-care activities and related support services delegated by a licensed nurse. The role works under the direction of an RN or physician to support quality patient care and follow established safety and emergency procedures.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, together with at least one of the following: CNA certification; completion of a nurse assistant program; a minimum of 1–2 years of experience; EMT certification; documented experience as a military medic; or successful completion of a fundamentals of nursing course.
• Knowledge and experience documenting patient care in an electronic medical record.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Ability to take direction from all levels of leadership.
• Ability to educate staff.
• Ability to provide counseling and emotional support with compassion and respect for the individual.
• Ability to support care-team members and work as part of a team.
• Initiative and ability to work independently.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of medical records.
• Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association is required within 30 days of hire and must be renewed every two years.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with patients, families, physicians, and other health care providers.
• Training as a Medical Technician or Emergency Department Technician.
• Certified Nursing Assistant certification through the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program.
• Emergency Medical Technician certification through SC DHEC.

Responsibilities

• Takes direction from an RN or physician to maintain a high standard of patient care.
• Accurately records information in the electronic medical record as directed or needed.
• Responds to pages and codes and assists as directed.
• Assists with restraints when directed.
• May serve as an observer for behavioral health complaints.
• Provides orthopedic support goods or crutches when applicable.
• Follows established safety and emergency policies and procedures in daily practice and emergency situations, including handling equipment and supplies during emergencies.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED