Emergency Dept - Nursing - Emergency Room Technician

Guam Regional Medical City • Dededo, GU

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About The Position

The Emergency Room Technician responds to requests from nursing or physician staff to assist with advanced life support (ALS) interventions and emergency care in the emergency department. Care is provided according to protocols and policies approved by the hospital and emergency department medical director, as well as hospital policy. The technician performs other duties related to care as assigned after appropriate training.

Requirements

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification recognized through the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Knowledge of general principles, methods, materials, and practices employed in the emergency room.
• Knowledge of the use, operation, and maintenance of emergency-room equipment, as well as sterile techniques and first-aid procedures.
• Ability to learn and understand medical terms and procedures related to the work.
• Ability to work effectively with the public and employees.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Ability to keep clinical records and charts.
• Ability to exercise emotional control when working with patients.
• Skill in using and caring for equipment and instruments used in the emergency room.

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of two years of full-time experience providing pre-hospital care in an emergency setting is preferred; paramedic-level experience is preferred. Full-time experience must be within one year of the application date.

Responsibilities

• Respond to requests from nursing or physician staff to assist with ALS interventions.
• Assist with emergency care in the emergency department according to approved protocols and policies.
• Perform other care-related duties as assigned after appropriate training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed