Emergency Room Technician
About The Position
As an Emergency Room Tech, you will support safe, cost-efficient patient care in the Emergency Department, performing delegated functions from the RN or Physician. Every day you will conduct selected diagnostics and procedures, assist with patient transport and lifting, and provide general clerical and cleaning support to the unit. To be successful in this role you will effectively execute delegated tasks, support unit operations, and contribute to a safe and efficient environment. Demonstrates competency in the delivery of care and clinical techniques, including (but not limited to): Basic Airway Management / CPR Vital signs including blood pressure, pulse, oral and rectal temperature, Respirations, and pulse oximetry Electrocardiogram, Point of care testing Wound care including suture set-up Assisting with eye and ear irrigation Orthopedic splinting Visual acuity Suture/staple removal Assisting with gastric lavage Assisting with activities of daily living Peak flow Breath alcohol Assists with removal of peripheral IV and urinary catheters Conducts clinical activities requiring a Medical Assistant-Phlebotomy certification, such as blood glucose checks and phlebotomy. Decontamination/Washdown with Level C Bio-Haz Suit and powered respirator Assists in making observations, gathering data and identifying patient care needs. Responds appropriately to emergency situations. Assists with patient transport and transfer. Assists with cleaning, stocking and maintenance of department equipment and supplies. Adheres to safety and risk management standards.
Requirements
- High School Graduate General Studies, upon hire
- Completion of one of the following that demonstrates attainment of the requisite job knowledge skills/abilities: Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program OR Medical Assistant program OR Certified Nursing Assistant Program, OR Licensed Practical Nurse program OR completion of one year of nursing school, upon hire
- High School GED General Studies, upon hire
- Certified Nursing Assistant: WA, upon hire or Licensed Practical Nurse: WA, upon hire or Medical Assistant Certification: WA, upon hire or Registered Nursing Assistant: WA, upon hire and
- Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire
- Medical Assistant - Phlebotomist: WA, within 6 - months
Responsibilities
- Support safe, cost-efficient patient care in the Emergency Department, performing delegated functions from the RN or Physician.
- Conduct selected diagnostics and procedures
- Assist with patient transport and lifting
- Provide general clerical and cleaning support to the unit.
- Effectively execute delegated tasks
- Support unit operations
- Contribute to a safe and efficient environment.
- Demonstrates competency in the delivery of care and clinical techniques, including (but not limited to): Basic Airway Management / CPR Vital signs including blood pressure, pulse, oral and rectal temperature, Respirations, and pulse oximetry Electrocardiogram, Point of care testing Wound care including suture set-up Assisting with eye and ear irrigation Orthopedic splinting Visual acuity Suture/staple removal Assisting with gastric lavage Assisting with activities of daily living Peak flow Breath alcohol Assists with removal of peripheral IV and urinary catheters
- Conducts clinical activities requiring a Medical Assistant-Phlebotomy certification, such as blood glucose checks and phlebotomy.
- Decontamination/Washdown with Level C Bio-Haz Suit and powered respirator
- Assists in making observations, gathering data and identifying patient care needs.
- Responds appropriately to emergency situations.
- Assists with patient transport and transfer.
- Assists with cleaning, stocking and maintenance of department equipment and supplies.
- Adheres to safety and risk management standards.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
