Emergency Services Technician
About The Position
The Emergency Department (ED) Technician provides patient services and care, maintains and stocks supplies and equipment, and follows standard precautions and infection-control principles. The technician demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to provide appropriate services to the patient populations and age groups served in the emergency department. They collect patient-status data and report relevant information to licensed clinical staff according to the patient's age and needs and applicable policies and procedures. The role also includes clerical and safety-attendant duties and other assigned work within the technician's scope. Work is delegated by a Registered Nurse or member of the medical staff, and the technician is part of the care team. The technician provides and documents patient assistance under the direction and supervision of a licensed nurse, physician, and/or Registered Nurse throughout the patient experience. Duties include assisting with room turnaround and cleaning equipment, supplies, and the environment; organizing supplies and equipment; following departmental, hospital, and regulatory policies and procedures; understanding sterile and non-sterile techniques; and adhering to safety measures. Additional duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Basic patient assessment skills, including primary survey.
- Basic knowledge of primary interventions.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills.
- Compassion, a 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/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 preferred.
- Phlebotomy, ECG Technician, or EMT credential preferred.
- EMT-B or nursing student in the final year, verified by official transcript.
- ECG course or certification.
- Medical terminology.
- 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 assigned duties within scope.
- Comply with departmental, hospital, and regulatory policies and procedures, including safety measures and sterile and non-sterile techniques.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
