ER Tech

Position Summary

Provides patient care support services in the Emergency Department under the supervision of an RN.

• Observes, reports and responds to patient’s physical, psychosocial spiritual, education, safety/risk and discharge planning needs on admission and on an ongoing basis.   
• Performs direct patient care activities according to the plan of care and as directed by RN: Placement of the patient on the monitor Obtaining and documenting of VS, I&O Insertion of foley catheters Patient transport Phlebotomy EKGs Wound care Joint immobilization/splinting/casting. Other care as needed   
• Shares responsibility for organizing supplies, tracking, stocking and storing equipment and keeping the department clean and organized. Stocking/maintenance duties include: Linens – rooms, carts, blankets in warmer Bedside equipment Suture trays and equipment. Monitor supplies at bedside. Refill O2 tanks under carts IV trays and carts   
• Assists nursing team in admission, transfer and discharge of patients.  
• Cleans room upon patient discharge, prepares room for next patient.  
• Prioritizes with a rapidly changing workload.  
• Other related job tasks or responsibilities as assigned  

• Special Skills: Excellent customer service skill and basic computer skills, knowledge of basic medical terminology required. 
• Minimum Requirements: 
  • Education: High School Diploma or equivalent GED. 
  • Experience: 
    • One year of experience in as a nursing assistant; or in lieu of experience, 
    • Current CNA certificate, or LNA license from the Arizona State Board of Nursing; or 
    • Completed block one/first year of nursing school; or 
    • Current EMT-B certification; or 
    • Completion of formal PCA/T/ED Tech education program from an accredited institution. 
  • Licensure/Certification: Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license or meet minimum experience requirements; CPR.  
• Preferred Requirements: 
  • Experience: Six months experience in a hospital or emergency room setting as a Unit Secretary, EMT or CNA.  
  • Licensure/Certification: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Certified Emergency Medical Tech (EMT), CPR 

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