Emergency Room Technician

Sutter Health•Los Banos, CA

1d•$29 - $40

About The Position

The Emergency Room Technician performs routine patient care, support, and services within the legal scope of practice and established standards, policies, and procedures. The role applies education, technical competence, and patient interaction skills to gain the confidence and cooperation of patients, their families or support groups, and other healthcare providers. The technician uses sound judgment and clinical skills to support timely delivery of the patient's plan of care based on the diagnosis, while following applicable regulations and procedures to protect privacy and safety. The position may also involve specific departmental tasks and orienting other staff. Employees may handle hazardous or potentially hazardous drugs in accordance with NIOSH identification and USP 800 guidelines.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification.
One year of recent relevant experience.
Knowledge of basic patient care skills, medical procedures, views, and equipment.
Ability to recognize emergency situations and take appropriate action.
Ability to interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule-based data and instructions.
Basic understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.
Written and verbal communication skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.
Time-management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments, follow standardized procedures and scientific methods, meet deadlines, and work amid interruptions.
General knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team while managing multiple tasks.
Ability to identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
Ability to build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers.

Responsibilities

Perform routine patient care, support, and services within the legal scope of practice and established standards of care.
Use patient interaction skills to gain cooperation from patients, their families or support groups, and healthcare providers.
Apply sound judgment and clinical skills to support timely implementation of the patient's plan of care.
Follow local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to support patient privacy and safety.
Perform specific departmental tasks and/or orient other staff, as needed.
Where applicable, manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer hazardous or potentially hazardous drugs in accordance with NIOSH and USP 800 guidelines.