Emergency Department Medical Technician Senior
Core
Provides rapid medical support and patient care in the Emergency Department, including phlebotomy, EKG, wound care, and assisting with procedures under RN direction.
Role type
Senior Emergency Department Medical Technician (ED Tech)
Builds
Patient care services and emergency department operations
Domain
Healthcare / Emergency Medicine
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Phlebotomy, EKG interpretation, wound care, splinting, specimen collection, CPR, patient transfer, equipment setup and maintenance, medication handling for procedures, quality improvement participation
Preferred skills
Acute healthcare experience, arrhythmia interpretation, EMT/CNA licensure
Technologies
i-STAT, EKG machines, splints, backboards, c-collars
Responsibilities
Independently perform patient care tasks within scope; assist RN with procedures, dressings, and patient transfers; maintain skin integrity and assist with ambulation; participate in quality improvement activities; order and maintain supplies; serve as a preceptor.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC