Emergency Room Technician - Full Time Nights

AtlantiCare•Galloway Township, NJ

2h•Onsite

About The Position

As an integral part of the patient care team, the Emergency Room Technician performs direct and indirect patient care functions under the supervision of appropriately licensed personnel. The Emergency Room Technician is responsible for assisting patients with personal care needs and participates in the plan of care. This position also collects test specimens as directed according to established procedures and documents patient care activities consistent with data collection and the test performed. The Technician performs phlebotomy, EKGs, splinting and other duties as required within the Emergency Room. The Associate assists customers in a friendly, prompt, caring manner, always maintaining the highest level of confidentiality and respect. This position works as part of the care team to meet the needs of the customer and to support team objectives, assisting other team members when necessary.

Requirements

High School degree or equivalent
Ability to read, speak, and write English required
Minimum 1 year direct patient care experience required
Knowledge of medical terminology
Interpersonal skills to effectively communicate and collaborate with other team members
Ability to be flexible, set priorities, solve problems, and use proper judgment in difficult situations
American Heart Association BLS required within 30 days of hire or transfer
CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) training required within 1 year of hire or transfer into the role

Nice To Haves

EMT or Certified Nurse Assistant program preferred
Proficiency in Clinical Applications preferred at time of hire

Responsibilities

Performs direct and indirect patient care functions under the supervision of appropriately licensed personnel.
Assists patients with personal care needs and participates in the plan of care.
Collects test specimens as directed according to established procedures.
Documents patient care activities consistent with data collection and the test performed.
Performs phlebotomy, EKGs, splinting and other duties as required within the Emergency Room.
Assists customers in a friendly, prompt, caring manner, always maintaining the highest level of confidentiality and respect.
Works as part of the care team to meet the needs of the customer and to support team objectives, assisting other team members when necessary.