What are the responsibilities and job description for the ER Technician position at Ethos?
E.R. Technician (full-time, part-time, day and evening shifts available for this position with full benefits package)
The role of the ER Technician requires partnering with the healthcare team (Registered Nurse, Provider, Mid-level Provider,) to provide a high level of exceptional care and critical thinking skills.
Under the direction of the RN the ER Technician provides functions that are direct and indirect care.
The ER technician also assists the team in the management of our behavioral health population and will provide one to one observation as needed.
The ER technician plays an integral role in the department’s quality metrics such as turnaround times for blood collection, length of stay and throughput.
Position Responsibilities:
- Integrates patient’s rights into work practice.
- Provides exceptional patient care and service with every interaction
- Performs duties that include but are not limited to: vital signs, intake and output monitoring, activities of daily living, application of simple dressings, ophthalmology equipment set up, gynecological exam set up, transportation, assisting with set up of orthopedic equipment for casting, traction and splints, simple tracheostomy care, maintenance of urinary drainage bags.
- Responsible for obtaining blood specimens for venipuncture and utilizing lattice for labeling, as well as other specimen collection techniques as ordered by the provider.
- Places patient on cardiac monitor and obtain 12 lead EKG’s within 10 minutes of patients arrival who present with certain criteria according to ER standards of care.
- Utilizes current methods of infection control.
- Collaborates and communicates with the health care team.
- Complete competency requirements.
- Performs Phlebotomy.
- Transports patients as needed.
- Interacts with the provider, mid-level provider and Registered Nurse about any patient clinical status or safety concerns they may have.
- Maintains the environment in compliance with regulatory agencies.
Required Skills/Qualifications:
- High School Diploma / Equivalency
- Previous patient care experience required
- Enrolled in nursing program or other health related field preferred
- BLS certification through the American Heart Association required
- Competency in Phlebotomy
- Successful completion of hands on / unit orientation / Nursing Technician classes as assigned
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Emergency Medicine
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $55,000 - $65,000
