Emergency Room (ER) Technician

Georgetown Hospital System • Georgetown, SC

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About The Position

The Emergency Room Technician participates in the provision of nursing care by performing basic patient-care activities and related support services as delegated by a licensed nurse. The role takes direction from an RN or physician and helps maintain a high standard of patient care. The technician records information in the electronic medical record, assists during pages and codes, supports restraint procedures when directed, and may observe patients with behavioral health complaints. The technician also provides orthopedic support goods or crutches when applicable and follows safety and emergency procedures, including appropriate handling of equipment and supplies. The position is at Tidelands Health and is designated as a regular, 12-hour day-shift role.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, 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.
• Experience working with patients, families, physicians, and other health care providers.
• Knowledge of 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 members of the care team 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, with recertification every two years.

Nice To Haves

• Training as a Medical Technician or Emergency Department Technician.
• Certified Nursing Assistant certification through the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program (preferred).
• Emergency Medical Technician certification through SC DHEC (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Take direction from an RN or physician to maintain a high standard of patient care.
• Accurately record information in the electronic medical record as directed or needed.
• Respond to pages and codes and assist as directed.
• Assist with restraints when directed.
• Act as an observer for behavioral health complaints when needed.
• Provide orthopedic support goods or crutches when applicable.
• Follow established safety and emergency policies and procedures in daily practice and emergency situations, including handling equipment and supplies during emergencies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED