Emergency Room Technician (FT DAYS)

Emerus•Menomonee Falls, WI

About The Position

The Emergency Room Technician provides technical assistance and supportive patient care to meet the needs of individual patients throughout assigned areas. The role includes collecting and documenting clinical information, performing laboratory work, assisting with patient care and safety, and maintaining a clean and confidential care environment. The technician may travel to facility locations as required and perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Completion of one of the following qualification pathways: Medical Corpsman program and one year of applicable experience; EMT-P, AEMT, or Licensed Paramedic course/program and one year of applicable experience; EMT-B and at least one year of emergency room experience as an ER Technician or equivalent hospital experience in Oklahoma, North Texas, Wisconsin, or Pennsylvania; first year of education completed and current enrollment in an accredited School of Nursing plus one year of applicable experience; at least two years of emergency room experience as an ER Technician; at least three years as a CNA with relevant hospital experience in Wisconsin; or at least three years of Certified Anesthesia Tech/OR Tech experience in Wisconsin.
Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross.
Current ACLS/ALS certification through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross is required in most markets; it is strongly preferred in Pittsburgh, Oklahoma, El Paso, DFW, and Central PA (WellSpan Hospitals), and required only for EMT-P roles in Wisconsin.
For the Las Vegas market, an active Paramedic (EMT-P) license, active Advanced EMT (A-EMT) license, or completion of an IV certification course plus an active phlebotomy license or Lab Assistant certification is required. Applicable licenses or certifications must be maintained throughout employment where specified.
Fluency in written and oral English.
For Pennsylvania candidates, Act 33 (Child Abuse History Clearance) and Act 73 (FBI Fingerprint Criminal History Clearance) must have been completed within the last five years or be obtained before the start date.

Nice To Haves

Current PALS certification through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross.
Experience with IV starts, phlebotomy, and initiation of EKG.
Current ACLS/ALS certification is strongly preferred in Pittsburgh, Oklahoma, El Paso, DFW, and Central PA (WellSpan Hospitals).

Responsibilities

Collect, report, and document clinical data, including vital signs, height and weight, intake and output, pulse oximetry, and specimens.
Collect laboratory samples and perform laboratory testing in accordance with established policies and procedures and COLA and CLIA regulations.
Assist with patient activities and care as assigned by the charge nurse or designee and as indicated by the patient’s plan of care.
Provide superficial wound care.
Promote patient safety based on the patient’s age and condition.
Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality of information and records.
Maintain a clean, safe environment and perform or assist with aseptic technique, isolation procedures, and infection control measures.
Assist with patient admission, transfer, and discharge.
Prepare patients and chaperone during examinations and procedures, or assist with other patient treatments.
Maintain patient care areas with appropriate supplies.
Assist with patient restraints and maintain precautions; collect, report, and document data related to patient needs, emergencies, and unusual patient or family behavior.
Travel to all facility locations as required.
Attend staff meetings and other company-sponsored or mandated meetings as required.
Perform additional duties as assigned.