Emergency Room Technician
Overview Assists the professional nursing staff, private and Emergency Department physicians in providing care to patients in the Emergency Department.
Performs clerical and receptionist duties and maintains the physical environment of the area.
Performs Phlebotomy and EKG's.
Functions within the Shared Governance organization.
Responsibilities Performs procedures which do not require the skill, knowledge or judgement of a licensed professional and which may be safely delegated in accordance with nursing policies and procedures.
Accurately enters physician's orders and utilizes a CRT to input data and retrieve information at the request of the physician or RN.
Maintains appropriate stock and equipment inventories in the unit and appropriately charges/credits for items used.
Assists in the admission, discharge and transfer process as directed.
Assists in the maintenance, care and disposition of properly labeled specimens.
Assures patient safety and comfort through regular rounds, environmental maintenance and other appropriate safety measures.
Maintains and promotes a professional attitude by providing support and assisting co-workers and other team members in the delivery of patient care.
Establishes and maintains interpersonal relationships with patients, visitors and other hospital personnel while assuring confidentiality of patient information.
Demonstrates the ability to perform in an accurate and precise manner in crisis and emergency situations.
Complies with internal and external regulations, policies and procedures.
Participates in achieving nursing division goals and support Shared Governance structure.
Assumes responsibility for personal and professional growth through participation in unit meetings, inservice programs and continuing education programs, and fulfills yearly requirements as stated by policy.
Assists in the orientation of new staff and participates in unit Quality Improvement activities.
Participates in all safety, security and infection control programs that are mandatory as well as those required and provided by the department.
Demonstrates work practices consistent with Alegent Health and department-specific safety, security and infection control policies.
Authorized to make entries in the medical record, consistent with and limited to the scope of the job duties and any applicable licensure Must have ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a diverse and multi-cultural environment.
Qualifications BLS or BLS instructor certification is required upon hire.
Acceptable credentialing bodies and certifications include the following:
American Red Cross:
CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, American Safety and Health Institute:
CPR, PRO, must say Professional Level-with AED, and American Heart Association:
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers.
Recommended Skills Administration Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (Acls) Basic Life Support Cpr Confidentiality Credentialing Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Performs clerical and receptionist duties and maintains the physical environment of the area.
Performs Phlebotomy and EKG's.
Functions within the Shared Governance organization.
Responsibilities Performs procedures which do not require the skill, knowledge or judgement of a licensed professional and which may be safely delegated in accordance with nursing policies and procedures.
Accurately enters physician's orders and utilizes a CRT to input data and retrieve information at the request of the physician or RN.
Maintains appropriate stock and equipment inventories in the unit and appropriately charges/credits for items used.
Assists in the admission, discharge and transfer process as directed.
Assists in the maintenance, care and disposition of properly labeled specimens.
Assures patient safety and comfort through regular rounds, environmental maintenance and other appropriate safety measures.
Maintains and promotes a professional attitude by providing support and assisting co-workers and other team members in the delivery of patient care.
Establishes and maintains interpersonal relationships with patients, visitors and other hospital personnel while assuring confidentiality of patient information.
Demonstrates the ability to perform in an accurate and precise manner in crisis and emergency situations.
Complies with internal and external regulations, policies and procedures.
Participates in achieving nursing division goals and support Shared Governance structure.
Assumes responsibility for personal and professional growth through participation in unit meetings, inservice programs and continuing education programs, and fulfills yearly requirements as stated by policy.
Assists in the orientation of new staff and participates in unit Quality Improvement activities.
Participates in all safety, security and infection control programs that are mandatory as well as those required and provided by the department.
Demonstrates work practices consistent with Alegent Health and department-specific safety, security and infection control policies.
Authorized to make entries in the medical record, consistent with and limited to the scope of the job duties and any applicable licensure Must have ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a diverse and multi-cultural environment.
Qualifications BLS or BLS instructor certification is required upon hire.
Acceptable credentialing bodies and certifications include the following:
American Red Cross:
CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, American Safety and Health Institute:
CPR, PRO, must say Professional Level-with AED, and American Heart Association:
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers.
Recommended Skills Administration Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (Acls) Basic Life Support Cpr Confidentiality Credentialing Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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