Emergency Department Technician
Core
Provide patient care and assist healthcare providers with procedures in the Emergency Department and inpatient settings.
Role type
Emergency Department Technician (CNA licensed)
Builds
Supportive care for inpatients and ER patients
Domain
Healthcare / Emergency Medicine
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
CNA licensure, BLS certification, EMT-B certification, specimen collection, vital sign measurement, wound care, IV discontinuation, catheterization, CPR, sterile field preparation, patient transport, orthopedic device application, point-of-care testing
Preferred skills
Additional related education, prior experience
Technologies
EKG machines, telemetry monitors, point-of-care testing equipment
Responsibilities
Perform assigned procedures under RN/PA/Physician supervision; assist with minor surgical procedures and patient exams; collect and identify specimens; monitor supply stock levels; document patient information and vital signs; orient and train new ED Technicians