Job Description:

Job Title: Emergency Services Technician

Emergency Services Technician Job Summary: The ER Technician supports Emergency Department by performing basic emergency medical procedures under the direction of the Registered Nurse. Assists the medical and nursing staff of the department by providing direct and indirect safe patient care and performing related duties and procedures as assigned and within the scope of their practice.

Essential Job Duties:

• Receives direction and assignments from physicians and nurses and provides technical support to optimize patient care.
• Responsible for reporting on the condition of patient/client to the appropriate supervisor and other staff members.
• Coordinates and assists with care as directed.
• Cleans and stocks carts, rooms, and changes linen, as required.
• Assists with transport of patients to other departments.
• Assists with resuscitation / CPR and emergency airway procedures.
• Assists with obtaining and documentation of vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
• Assists with other technical functions such as: obtaining 12-lead EKGs, discontinuation of peripheral IV and saline locks, maintenance and care of specimens for laboratory analysis, and Point of Care Testing.
• Assists with wound care, insertion of Foley catheters, and nasogastric tubes.
• Decontaminates all equipment, instruments, and supplies. • Assists with positioning patients, application of orthopedic splints and dressings. • Measures and fit crutches and canes; assists RN with training of patients on proper crutch and cane walking
• Maintains appropriate documentation.
• Maintains use of appropriate medical equipment and supplies.
• Monitors patient and family activity in waiting room and main ED, providing excellent customer service to meet patient needs and notifying the RN of any change or concerns with the patient’s condition.
• Participates in team meetings and in-services as needed.
• Responsible for performing tasks that are within the scope of his/her educational preparation, knowledge, and permitted by the policies and procedures of hospital, and other local, state, and federal guidelines.

Education:

• Required: CA EMT BLS (American Heart) MAB/CPI (Management of Assaultive Behavior Training) within 90 days of hire Preferred: CA and/or National Registry EMT-P (Paramedic)

Preferred Experience:

• 6 months related clinical experience.
• One year related clinical experience (Urgent Care or ED) or pre-hospital setting preferred.

ADA/Physical Demands:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Such accommodations must be requested by the employee/applicant in order to be considered.
• Required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to fingers, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk and hear; and may taste and smell. The employee is regularly required to lift, push and/or pull weights in excess of 10 pounds, with assistance. Visual abilities, auditory abilities, must be intact to perform duties.