Emergency Room Technician (PRN Nights)

Emerus•Milwaukee, WI

About The Position

The Emergency Room Technician provides technical assistance and supportive patient care to meet the needs of individual patients throughout assigned areas. The role collects and documents clinical data, performs laboratory testing, assists with patient care and procedures, and helps maintain patient safety, privacy, and a clean clinical environment. The technician may travel to facility locations as required and attend required meetings.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Completion of one of the following qualification and experience pathways: Medical Corpsman program plus one year of applicable experience; EMT-P, AEMT, or Licensed Paramedic course/program plus one year of applicable experience; EMT-B plus at least one year of ER Technician or equivalent hospital experience in Oklahoma, North Texas, Wisconsin, or Pennsylvania; first year of education completed and current enrollment in an accredited School of Nursing plus one year of applicable experience; at least two years of ER Technician experience; at least three years as a CNA with relevant hospital experience in Wisconsin; or at least three years of Certified Anesthesia Tech/OR Tech experience in Wisconsin.
Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Current ACLS/ALS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross is required in most markets, with stated market exceptions and role-specific requirements.
Fluency in English, including written and oral communication.
Pennsylvania candidates must have Act 33 and Act 73 clearances completed within the last five years or obtain them before the start date.
For the Las Vegas market, maintain an active Paramedic (EMT-P) or Advanced EMT (A-EMT) license; alternatively, complete an IV certification course and maintain an active phlebotomy license or Lab Assistant certification.

Nice To Haves

Current PALS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Experience with IV starts, phlebotomy, and initiation of EKG.
Current ACLS/ALS certification is strongly preferred rather than required in Pittsburgh, Oklahoma, El Paso, DFW, and Central PA (WellSpan Hospitals); Wisconsin requires it only for EMT-P roles.

Responsibilities

Collect, report, and document clinical data, including vital signs, height and weight, intake and output, pulse oximetry, and specimens.
Collect laboratory samples and perform lab testing in accordance with established policies and procedures and COLA and CLIA regulations.
Assist with patient activities and care as assigned by the charge nurse or designee and as indicated by the patient’s plan of care.
Provide superficial wound care.
Provide for patient safety based on age and condition.
Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality of information and records.
Maintain a clean, safe environment and perform or assist with aseptic technique, isolation procedures, and infection control measures.
Assist with patient admission, transfer, and discharge.
Prepare patients and chaperone them during examinations and procedures, or assist with other patient treatments.
Maintain patient care areas with appropriate supplies.
Assist with patient restraints and maintain precautions; collect, report, and document data related to patient needs, emergencies, and unusual patient or family behavior.
Travel to all facility locations as required.
Attend staff meetings and other company-sponsored or mandated meetings as required.
Perform additional duties as assigned.