SAH Emergency Department Technician_SEIUSA
Core
Provides patient care activities and non-professional services in the Emergency Department under the direction of a registered nurse.
Role type
Emergency Department Technician
Builds
Patient care support and clinical documentation
Domain
Healthcare / Emergency Medicine
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Phlebotomy, EKG performance, wound care, vital signs monitoring, sterile technique, splinting, crutch fitting, inventory management
Preferred skills
Emergency room technician experience, phlebotomy experience, EKG experience
Technologies
Pulse oximeter, EKG machine, Central Supply equipment
Responsibilities
Coordinates patient care activities including departmental flow and discharge instructions; Removes sutures/staples; Applies slings, wraps, collars, and splints; Performs skin scrubs and wound care; Assists with gastric lavage; Performs EKGs and phlebotomy; Documents vital signs and interventions; Initiates crutch walking teaching; Sets up sterile instruments; Maintains ER supply inventory; Tests and maintains oxygen tanks.