ER Technician

TOUCHETTE•Cahokia, IL

14h

About The Position

The Emergency Services Tech provides support for the patients, visitors, nursing and ancillary departments under the direction of the Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED equivalent required.
One year of job related experience preferred.
Phlebotomy trained/certificate of completion within 1 year of employment.
BLS within 3 months of employment.
De-Escalation training within 6 months of employment.
CNA certification, EMT/Paramedic certification or Student Nurse after completion of first semester of clinical.
Medical terminology.
Knowledge of medical supplies.
Knowledge of medical equipment.

Responsibilities

Assesses and maintains department specific equipment and products.
Obtains vital signs, promptly documents, and reports any abnormal vital signs to the Nurse.
Performs efficiently in emergency situations.
Performs glucometer checks and other duties as assigned within practice and skill level.
Answers call lights timely and assist patients with requested needs.
Performs EKG’s.
Removes Foley Catheters.
Places patients on cardiac monitor.
Discontinue intravenous catheters.
Stocks rooms.
Stocks blanket warmers.
Check eye wash stations.
Completes quality checks on Accu check machines.
Assists/setups for laceration repair.
Setups for chest tube insertion.
Checks vital signs.
Documents in electronic health record.
Performs all other duties as assigned.