ER Tech - Emergency Department - Full Time, Mid-Shift
About The Position
The ER Tech assists nursing and medical staff by performing selected procedures and emergent duties in the care of Emergency Department patients. The role also performs Unit Secretary duties and therefore includes both clinical and clerical responsibilities. All work must be within the scope of the employee’s training and instruction and is performed under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse. The Emergency Department has 32 beds divided into four eight-bed pods, each staffed with one provider, two RNs, and one tech, plus nine beds in the Clinical Decision Unit. It treats an average of more than 150 patients per day, including acute cardiovascular and neurovascular emergencies, general medical emergencies, traumatic injuries, and psychiatric patients. The department is a STEMI receiving center and designated Primary Stroke Center. Patients range from neonates to geriatric adults. The department emphasizes teamwork and collaboration among multidisciplinary professionals.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Recent experience in a health care setting providing patient care.
- BCLS certification within the first 90 days.
Responsibilities
- Perform desk duties in a clerical role with high levels of accuracy.
- Provide care appropriate to the emergency population and maintain the environment of care.
- Assist nursing staff in triage.
- Assist nursing and medical staff with selected procedures and emergent duties in the care of Emergency Department patients.
- Perform Unit Secretary duties.
- Perform all functions within the scope of training and instruction received and under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
