Emergency Department Technician

Job Summary

As an Emergency Room Technician, you will play a pivotal role in assisting the RN and physician in patient care procedures and activities.

Your responsibilities include:


* Assisting in patient care procedures under the supervision of the Registered Nurse CNII/CNIII and Nursing management.


* Checking equipment, maintaining supply levels, organizing utility rooms, and restocking emergency carts.


* Transporting patients for admissions, procedures, or discharge.


* Performing venipunctures and capillary punctures to obtain blood samples.


* Supporting the healthcare team in delivering appropriate care to emergency department patients, including obtaining, recording, and reporting vital signs, applying splints, and dressing wounds.


* Observing telemetry monitors, printing strips, and documenting/communicating cardiac rhythm changes. 

Education


* High school diploma or equivalent.

Licenses and Certifications


* Current and valid California Certified Phlebotomy Technician license.


* Current EMT certification or Paramedic certification.


* BLS certification.


* LA City Fire Card certification within the first 30 days of employment.


* Management of Aggressive Behavior Certification within the first 30 days of employment. 

Experience


* Prior EMT training and/or experience in a healthcare setting is helpful.


* Technical competence, professional clinical judgment, communication skills, and sensitivity to emergency room patient needs.


* Experience in patient care, such as taking vital signs and assisting with daily living activities, preferred.


* Strong customer service skills for effective communication with patients, staff, and physicians.


* Basic knowledge of departmental software is preferred.


* Ability to coordinate multiple projects, use time management skills, and solve problems.


* Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a healthcare setting.

Skills:


* Technical competence in emergency care procedures.


* Strong communication and customer service skills.


* Ability to work effectively under pressure and handle emergency situations.


* Proficiency with basic computer systems.

Specific Responsibilities:


* Assisting RNs with patient care, including turning, positioning, and ambulating patients.


* Preparing patients for examination and assisting in various procedures.


* Maintaining patient privacy at all times.


* Ensuring proper inventory and organization of supplies and equipment.


* Performing phlebotomy and other technical procedures.


* Acting as a receptionist, answering calls, and taking messages.


* Monitoring census and maintaining accurate documentation on patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.


* Keeping patient rooms clean and organized.


* Transporting patients for various needs.


* Utilizing computer systems for order entry and information retrieval....