Emergency Department Technician

Under the direct supervision, provides assistance to the emergency department nursing and medical staff with patient care and clerical duties. Performs various patient care activities necessary in caring for patients in the emergency department.Primary Responsibilities:Provides direct and indirect patient care, assisting nursing and physician staff with patient care procedures.Inventories and restocks emergency department equipment.Collects and transports specimens such as urine, blood, and cultures.Assists with the admission and discharge of patients, initiates and discontinues intravenous lines, cleans and prepares examination room between patients.Places patients on monitors, provides wound care, assists with orthopedic proceduresRequired:High school diploma or equivalent.Certification as an emergency medical technician (EMT), paramedic, medical assistant (MA), certified nursing assistant (CNA).BLS certification.Preferred:ACLS certification.

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