Emergency Department Technician Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Current EMT certification in the State of Utah.
• Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system; obtain it within 30 days of hire.
• ACLS certification and/or PALS certification may be required depending on the department of hire.
• Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in reporting the department’s baseline skills.
• Knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the ages of patients served on the assigned unit.
• Knowledge of life-span growth and development principles and ability to assess patient-status data and provide care in accordance with department policies and procedures.
• Ability to meet the position’s physical requirements with or without accommodation, including intensive work that may exert up to 100 pounds and may consistently involve moving medical equipment or patients.

Nice To Haves

• One year of health-related experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examinations and diagnostic procedures according to departmental procedures.
• Obtain and record patient temperatures, pulse rates, blood pressure, weight and height; review medications, allergies, and past medical history; and place patients on pulse oximetry and cardiac monitors according to protocols or direction.
• Report and record observed or verbalized patient concerns and changes in condition to nursing or physician staff.
• Perform specialty skills and delegated procedures under the direct supervision of licensed staff.
• Accompany providers during patient examinations and assist physicians or licensed staff with procedures.
• Attend and complete mandatory department in-services and trainings.
• After specialized training, perform phlebotomy according to department procedures and physician orders.
• Clean and stock areas as needed.
• After specialized training, perform point-of-care testing according to clinic procedures and physician orders.
• Work with the manager or designee to reconcile unit charges.
• Assist in orienting new employees regarding unit clerical functions.
• Schedule patient appointments as needed.
• Admit, discharge, and transfer patients according to unit standards.