PRN ER TECH Midshift

Ally Medical Management•Austin, TX

About The Position

The ER Tech in the Emergency Department assists registered nurses and physicians with patient care by carrying out delegated tasks within the scope of practice. The role provides supportive care under the direction of the registered nurse in charge and/or a physician. It includes taking height and weight measurements and vital signs, initiating IVs, drawing blood, documenting as needed, performing diagnostic testing using appropriate laboratory procedures, and promptly reporting results to the registered nurse and/or attending physician. The ER Tech also assists with patient assessments, examinations, and treatment; monitors and replenishes supplies; and may perform office duties such as registration, filing, shredding, scanning, and data entry. The position requires effective participation as a multidisciplinary team member, including supporting colleagues in their activities. Employees must follow privacy, security, and information-handling policies, protect credentials and confidential company and patient data, report suspected data or system compromises promptly, and attend annual Information Security Awareness Training. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities when they do not compromise patient care.

Requirements

Two years of experience as an ER Technician.
CPR/BLS certification required.
Knowledge of general principles of medicine, such as that obtained through EMT or paramedic training.
Ability to remain calm in stressful and chaotic situations.
Basic computer knowledge.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

ACLS certification encouraged.
PALS certification encouraged.

Responsibilities

Provide supportive patient care under the direction of the registered nurse in charge and/or physician.
Take height and weight measurements and vital signs, initiate IVs, draw blood, and document as needed to support patient care.
Use proper techniques and practices when performing diagnostic testing with laboratory procedures.
Report laboratory results immediately to the registered nurse and/or attending physician.
Assist the registered nurse and attending physician with assessments, examinations, and treatment.
Monitor stock and restock supplies as needed.
Perform office duties as needed, including front-office registration, filing, shredding, scanning, and data entry.
Work effectively as a multidisciplinary team member and support other team members.
Protect company and patient data, maintain confidentiality, safeguard access credentials, and follow information security policies and procedures.
Report suspected compromises of proprietary or customer data, system failures, or other information-security concerns to management immediately.
Attend annual Information Security Awareness Training.