ER Tech

Up to $2,500 Sign-on Bonus Based on Eligibility

Under general supervision of Charge Nurse or a Registered Nurse and according to established Emergency Department policies and procedures, maintains appropriate level of supplies and cleaning of equipment for the Emergency Department.  Assists with observation and moving and restraining of patients as necessary. Provides emergency services to adult, geriatric, and pediatric patients as instructed.  Also transports patients or specimens to appropriate departments. Ensures quality and safe delivery of care to patients in the following age groups:  All ages; Neonate; Infancy; Toddler; Preschool; School age; Adolescent; Adult; Geriatric.

• Assists with patient care & transports of patients and performs stat duties as situations necessitate; performs EKG's as needed, appropriately placing electrodes and securing a hard copy of the patient's permanent record and assuring it is properly  marked with patient’s name and number; takes patient’s pulse ox and/or vital signs,  referring problems to nursing staff as situation necessitates.  
• Assists with positioning and/or moving patients from stretchers to wheelchairs; and in the restraining of patients, using the team approach (Department of Public Health Guidelines)
• Also responsible for the observation of disruptive patients in restraints, watching for escalation of behavior.      (This is required by law by the Department of Public Health.)  
• Applies Nasal Cannula Oxygen as directed by RN, obtains specimens, such as urine, as directed, performs bedside testing and quality control, also performs noninvasive oxygen saturations and peak flow measurements on patients in need of respiratory readings, performs visual acuities as directed.  
• Performs phlebotomy duties as needed, following all sterile procedures and proper labeling techniques.  
• At all times observes patient for negative reactions and takes appropriate measures to allay patient anxiety.  Disposes of used needles or equipment according to established safety procedures.
• Other related duties as required

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma 
• Specialized courses in phlebotomy procedures, formal training for the team approach to patient intervention, EKG training, and basic training for vital signs and related patient care
• Yearly certification required.  
• CPR certification required.
• Minimum of 6 months’ experience as an Emergency Technician or related experience