What are the responsibilities and job description for the ER Technician position at Emergency Department?
Looking for ER Techs that would be able to work in our Temple location. This position requires the technician to maintain positive relationships with patients, families, physicians, co-workers, as well as other departments within the emergency room and management. Maintaining a positive attitude and relationship in the workplace creates an enthusiastic working environment and allows the company to put patients’ needs first.
Hands-on clinical duties may include triage, to include taking and monitoring patients’ vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse, pulse oximetry and temperature.
Clinical procedures to include:
· Insert and remove IV’s
· Collect blood, urine, saliva and stool samples for laboratory analysis
· Perform laboratory diagnostic testing
· Perform 12-lead EKG’s
· Clean and prep wounds for suture/bandaging.
· Fit patients for crutches, slings and other devices as needed
· Provide instruments to doctors and nurses as they perform procedures
· Assist with the safe movement of patients, such as from hospital bed to wheelchair, when necessary.
Additional duties include:
· Prepare patient rooms by sanitizing rooms, beds and chairs after each use
· Stock exam rooms prior to end of shift with linens and supplies
· Discard linens and trash in the appropriate container
· Discard laboratory specimens in appropriate biohazard waste containers
· File and inventory as needed.
Necessary skills for this position include:
· 1 year experience starting IVs
· 1 year experience drawing blood
· 1 year monitoring and interpreting EKGs
· BLS Certification
· Paramedic or nursing coursework a plus.
Job Type: Part-time
Work Location: In person