The ER Tech is responsible for all basic patient care duties. This includes, but is not limited to, therapeutic treatment as ordered by the physician on duty, operation of laboratory equipment, patient discharge, and education. The role involves triaging patients to determine their treatment location (Emergency Room versus Urgent Care), providing general patient care including therapeutic and diagnostic intervention, and offering age and education-specific education to patients. The ER Tech also ensures a clean work environment, follows company and HIPAA policies, and fosters a friendly and respectful work environment. They provide a customer-focused, friendly, reassuring, and open environment for patients and their families, encouraging participation in healthcare decisions. The position requires accurately interpreting physician instructions, assisting the physician with patient treatment, communicating patient needs and feedback, administering medications, collecting specimens, and conducting laboratory tests. Upholding lab policies and procedures, collaborating with health team members, executing physician orders (including medications, treatments, and IVs), observing and documenting patient responses to medications, preparing specimens, and operating lab equipment are also key responsibilities. The role requires 100% attendance at mandatory skills training yearly, maintaining professional certifications and licenses, completing CEUs and assigned education on time, and attending staff meetings. Patient education and discharge instructions are crucial, as is adherence to infection control and OSHA safety guidelines.
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Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED