Emergency Room Technician, Emergency Svcs

Olympic Medical Center•Port Angeles, WA

About The Position

The Emergency Room Technician works closely with and under the direction of the Charge Nurse to support the efficient operation of emergency room services. Duties include appropriately dispositioning phone calls and inquiries, timely entering physician and mid-level orders, and preparing rooms. The technician assists with patient care under the direction of the Supervisor, Charge Nurse, staff nurse, or Emergency Services provider, within the scope of practice appropriate to their training, experience, and certification or licensure. The role involves contact with patients in a wide variety of circumstances and exposure to varying and unpredictable situations, including emergency crises. Irregular hours may occasionally be required. This position is 90% FTE on the night shift.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
LPN, MA, or CNA training.
One of the following Washington State licenses or certifications: Nursing Assistant-Certified; Nursing Assistant-Registered; Medical Assistant-Registered (within 60 days of hire); Medical Assistant-Certified; or Medical Assistant-Emergency Medical Technician (MA-EMT).
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Complete EKG training within 90 days of hire.
Complete an arrhythmia course within 180 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

Active or volunteer field work as a paramedic, EMT, LPN, or CNA. Other experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

Disposition phone calls and inquiries appropriately.
Enter physician and mid-level orders in a timely manner.
Prepare rooms.
Assist with patient care under the direction of the Supervisor, Charge Nurse, staff nurse, or Emergency Services provider, within the scope of the technician’s training, experience, certification, and licensure.