Emergency Room Technician

AtlantiCare•Atlantic City, NJ

1d•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
BLSHCP 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
Proficiency in Clinical Applications preferred at time of hire; incumbents within position will be trained appropriately and then skill will be required for this position within 30-60 days from date of hire
CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) training required within 1 year of hire or transfer into the role, or until 10/31/25 for existing employees in the role

Nice To Haves

EMT or Certified Nurse Assistant program also preferred
Successful completion of phlebotomy course and/or certification preferred

Responsibilities

Assisting patients with personal care needs
Participating in the plan of care
Collecting test specimens as directed according to established procedures
Documenting patient care activities
Performing phlebotomy, EKGs, splinting and other duties as required within the Emergency Room
Assisting customers in a friendly, prompt, caring manner
Maintaining the highest level of confidentiality and respect
Supporting team objectives, assisting other team members when necessary