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 needed to provide services appropriate to the populations and age groups served in the Emergency Department. They collect patient-status data and report relevant information to licensed clinical staff according to patient-specific needs and applicable policies and procedures. The role also performs clerical, safety-attendant, and other duties within its scope. Work is delegated by a Registered Nurse or a member of the medical staff, and the technician is part of the care team. The technician provides and documents assistance to patients under the direction and supervision of a licensed nurse, and assists with patient care throughout the patient experience under the direct supervision of a physician and/or Registered Nurse. Duties include room turnaround and appropriate cleaning of equipment, supplies, and the environment; organizing supplies and equipment; and complying with department, hospital, and regulatory policies and procedures. The technician understands sterile and non-sterile techniques and adheres to safety measures. Additional duties may be assigned. The position may require use of safety equipment, such as a HEPA mask, for infection prevention. On-call responsibilities may be required as directed, and travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town may be needed. The stated base compensation range is $18.43–$29.34 per hour; individual compensation depends on qualifications, work experience, and/or education. Applicable incentive compensation may be available for eligible positions.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Basic patient assessment skills, including a primary survey.
- Basic knowledge of primary interventions.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills.
- High level of compassion, desire to help others, and self-confidence.
- Basic computer knowledge with demonstrated administrative skills.
- EMT-B or nursing student in the final year, as verified by official transcript.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of Emergency Department Technician experience preferred.
- Phlebotomy, ECG Technician, or EMT credential preferred.
- ECG course or certification.
- Medical terminology.
- EMT-B/I/P.
Responsibilities
- Provide and document patient assistance 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 data reflecting patient status and report relevant information to licensed clinical staff according to patient-specific needs and policy and procedure.
- Clean, maintain, and stock supplies and equipment while applying standard precautions and infection-control principles.
- Assist in 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; understand sterile and non-sterile techniques and adhere to safety measures.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
