Emergency Room (ER) Technician

Tidelands Health • Georgetown, SC

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About The Position

The Emergency Room (ER) Technician participates in nursing care by performing basic patient-care activities and related support services as delegated by a licensed nurse. The technician follows direction from registered nurses or physicians, assists with patient-care needs and emergency responses, and documents care in the electronic medical record as directed or needed.

The position follows established safety and emergency policies and procedures during daily practice and emergency situations, including the handling of equipment and supplies. The description is representative rather than exhaustive; employees may be directed to perform other tasks. The role is with Tidelands Health, a health care provider with more than 2,500 team members and more than 70 locations.

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' 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 members of the care team through teamwork.
• 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 recertified 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 act 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

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