Emergency Services Technician
About The Position
The Emergency Department (ED) technician provides patient services and care, cleans, maintains, and stocks supplies and equipment, and applies standard precautions and infection-control principles. The technician demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to provide services appropriate to the patient population and age groups served in the emergency department. They collect data reflecting patient status and report relevant information to licensed clinical staff, according to patient-specific needs and applicable policies and procedures. The ED technician performs clerical, safety-attendant, and other duties within their scope. Work is delegated by a Registered Nurse or member of the medical staff, and the technician is part of the care team. Under the direction and supervision of licensed clinical staff, the technician assists with patient care throughout the patient experience, supports room turnaround and equipment cleaning, organizes supplies and equipment, and follows department, hospital, regulatory, and safety procedures. The role is part-time, with an 11 a.m.–11 p.m. schedule. On-call responsibilities may be directed, and travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town may be required.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Basic patient assessment skills, including a primary survey.
- Basic knowledge of primary interventions.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills.
- Compassion, desire to help others, and self-confidence.
- Basic computer knowledge and demonstrated administrative skills.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including constant standing, frequent walking, bending or stooping, and lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 100 pounds; use Safe Handling Equipment for weights over 35 pounds.
- Proficient communication, auditory, and visual skills; attention to detail; and ability to write legibly.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of ED Technician experience.
- Phlebotomy, ECG Technician, or EMT licensure or certification.
- EMT-B qualification or enrollment as a nursing student in the final year, verified by official transcript.
- ECG course or certification.
- Medical terminology knowledge.
- EMT-B/I/P.
Responsibilities
- Provide and document assistance to patients under the direction and supervision of a licensed nurse.
- Assist with patient care throughout the patient experience under the direct supervision of a physician and/or Registered Nurse.
- Collect patient-status data appropriate to the patient's age and needs and report it to licensed clinical staff.
- Clean, maintain, and stock supplies and equipment while applying standard precautions and infection-control principles.
- Assist with room turnaround, including cleaning equipment, supplies, and the environment.
- Organize supplies and equipment as needed.
- Perform clerical, safety-attendant, and other duties within the role's scope as assigned.
- Comply with department, hospital, and regulatory policies and procedures, including safety measures and sterile and non-sterile techniques.
- Travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed.
- Fulfill on-call responsibilities as directed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
