Emergency Department Technician Job Description
Emergency department technician
provides sonogram and oral or written summary of technical findings to physician for use in medical diagnosis.
Emergency Department Technician Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Assist the Emergency Department staff with patients in all age groups including neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and/or geriatric
Perform a variety of tasks to provide safe and effective patient care which is consistent with departmental guidelines
Provide age specific patient care considerations for the population served
Provide general administrative and maintenance support
Perform as Health Unit Coordinator to provide coverage for breaks/lunches and/or sick call replacement if necessary
Assists in examination and management during procedures
Assists in transporting patients from vehicles, ambulance, wheelchairs and beds utilizing proper inline stabilization, patient positioning, body mechanics and application of extremity and spinal devices
Documents patient information necessary for admission, procedures, discharge and transfers
Assists the inventory Clerk/Transporters with general clerical duties as needed
Support the clinical team by performing assigned tasks and activities which may include direct patient care
Emergency Department Technician Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Emergency Department Technician
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: EMT, BLS, MA, NAC, CPR, HCA, IV, CNA, AHA, GED
Education for Emergency Department Technician
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the emergency department technician job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as High School and Associate Degree in Education, Associates, Patient Care, Nursing, Nursing Assistant, Technical, Phlebotomy, General Education, Department of Education, Infectious Diseases
Skills for Emergency Department Technician
Desired skills for emergency department technician include:
Medical terminology
Current Emergency Department Technology
Medical terminology and basic anatomy
Supervisory techniques concerning the management of patients and personnel
Medical terminology and EKG
Interpersonal relations
Oral communication
Skill in customer service
Teamwork
Written communication
Desired experience for emergency department technician includes:
Ability to perform routine patient care activities under the direction of licensed nursing personnel requiring technical or on the job training such as EKG completion, phlebotomy, wound care, and vital signs required
Perform data entry and order entry for Emergency Department patients with a high level of accuracy
Assist with Hospital Emergency and Administrative Radio (HEAR) communication with the emergency medical system (EMS) system as needed, relaying all information to the nursing and physician staff without delay
Maintain the medical records according to institutional guidelines, ensuring that all required documents and results are properly filed in the patient’s record
Perform effectively in emergency patient situations by prioritizing workload to meet the most urgent patient needs as delegated by clinical staff
Report results of lab work to clinical staff in a timely manner
Emergency Department Technician Examples
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Emergency Department Technician Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking to fill the role of emergency department technician. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for emergency department technician
- Will perform non-direct patient care activities as assigned, requested or directed
- Duties include but not limited to stocking of supplies, cleaning equipment, temperature checks, performing EKGs, transporting patients as needed and collection of urine drug screens
- Restocks supplies and emergency equipment
- Under the general supervision of the Emergency Department Nurse Manager, Assistant Nurse Manager, or Resource Nurse, perform basic emergency medical/trauma procedures and patient care as directed
- Perform basic emergency medical/trauma procedures and patient care as directed under RN/MD supervision
- Answer patient call lights and assist patients with their needs
- Perform direct patient care activities delegated by registered nurses and medical staff
- Perform clerical duties related to admission, transfer, discharge and ongoing care of patients
- Ensure proper maintenance of contents of medical record
- Manage resources such as office supplies, materials, and forms
Qualifications for emergency department technician
- Nursing Assistant Registered Certification (must make application to DOH within first 3 days of employment)
- Prior AEMT/Paramedic experience preferred
- Must have either EMT-I or Paramedic license in the state of Georgia
- Must maintain AHA CPR, ACLS
- Must be able to recognize abnormal EKG rhythms
- Must be able to apply orthopedic appliances including plaster splints
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Our growing company is looking to fill the role of emergency department technician. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for emergency department technician
- Be under the general supervision of the Emergency Department Nurse Manager, Clinical Supervisor, or Resource Nurse, performs basic emergency medical/trauma procedures and patient care as directed
- Be under the general supervision of the Emergency Room Nurse Manager, Clinical Supervisor, or Resource Nurse, performs basic emergency medical/trauma procedures and patient care as directed
- Demonstrate proficiency in delivering care to assigned age‑specific patient population (e.g., infants, adolescents, adults, geriatrics, pediatrics), and participates in related continuing education - E.D
- Doing EKG's
- Prepping wounds
- Assisting with Ortho procedures and vital signs
- Keeping the area stocked and organized with supplies
- Observes reports and responds to patient’s physical, psychosocial spiritual, education, safety/risk and discharge planning needs on admission and on an ongoing basis
- Recognizes early and subtle changes in the patient’s condition and reports status to RN
- Initiates life support measures and performs effectively during emergency/crisis situations
Qualifications for emergency department technician
- AA degree in related field preferred
- EMT-B strongly preferred
- Current California EMT license preferred
- Able to occasionally lift or push up to 50 lbs
- EMT-B Certification preferred
- EMT-B license preferred
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Our company is hiring for an emergency department technician. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for emergency department technician
- The emergency department technician provides assistance to meet patient needs by performing tasks such as answering call lights and providing comfort measures
- The emergency department technician transports patients, specimens, and supplies in accordance to departmental and hospital standards
- The emergency department technician may serve as the hospital switch board operator and will consistently utilize skills needed for this responsibility displaying knowledge and understanding for in-house and out-of-the house notifications of emergent and non-emergent situations
- The emergency department technician consistently maintains departmental supplies in sufficient quantities to meet patient care needs, and performs special assignments as requested for optimal departmental functioning
- The emergency department technician demonstrates through familiarity with systems such as HBOC, electronic bed board, point of care testing and quality controls, MUES and contingency planning
- The emergency department technician accurately transcribes and process written physician orders, requisitions and arranges for appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic services as ordered by the nurse or physician
- The emergency department technician consistently demonstrates efficient utilization of time and resources, and help foster success of new staff, volunteers, and/or students
- The emergency department technician demonstrates timely processing of completed emergency department records
- The emergency department technician consistently demonstrates customer service skills to help ensure optimal and positive patient’s perception of their emergency department experiences as measured by Press Ganey
- The emergency department technician is actively involved in departmental UPC, serving a team members and problem solvers within the unit
Qualifications for emergency department technician
- To qualify for this position, you must have current ED Tech experience in an Emergency Department Setting within the last year
- Must currently be a senior nursing student one year from graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing or have graduated from EMT-B or EMT-P program
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) via American Heart Association
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) via AHA required within 3 months after hire
- EMT - B preferred
- MOAB I/II required within 30 to 150 days of hire
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Our company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of emergency department technician. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for emergency department technician
- Receive and record laboratory and other patient data reports and convey information accurately to RN and LIP
- Monitor, order and restock unit (central services, stores, linen, non-stock, ) with supplies and emergency equipment as indicated
- Assist in the patient admitting, transfer and discharge procedures
- Provide set-up and assistance to LIP with procedural sedation including providing accurate vital signs, telemetry monitoring and oxygen needs
- Be under the general supervision of the Emergency Department Nurse Manager, Clinical Supervisor, or Resource Nurse and perform basic emergency medical/trauma procedures and patient care as directed
- Assists with treatment as directed, such as foley cath, cath irrigations and care, oral tracheal/nasal suctioning, enemas, dressing changes, perineal care, in accordance with level of training and direction, assists with thoracotomies, chest tube insertions and other procedures regarding trauma, EKG's , immobilization, oxygen, and suturing
- Assists with treatment as directed, such as foley catheter, catheter irrigations and care, oral tracheal/nasal suctioning, enemas, dressing changes, perineal care, in accordance with level of training and direction, assists with thoracotomies, chest tube insertions and other procedures regarding trauma, EKG's , immobilization, oxygen, and suturing
- Perform emergency department specific care/duties as assigned within scope of job
- Professionally communicates to all members of the health care team and, when appropriate the patient’s significant others, including changes in the patient condition or status within the department
- Provides assistance to meet patient needs by performing tasks such as answering call lights and providing comfort measures
Qualifications for emergency department technician
- Emergency Dept experience preferred
- Previous experience as a Medical Assistant or EMT preferred
- MOAB certification required within six (6) months of hire
- Current Washington State Medical Assistant - Phlebotomy Certification (MA-P) OR ability to obtain within 60 days of hire
- Very strong preference for those with prior experience as an ER Tech or a paramedic, able to start IVs and do blood draws
- Valid Nursing Assistant Certification (NAC) in Washington State AND must be able to obtain Medical Assistant - Phlebotomy (MA-P) withing 60 days of hire by completing a phlebotomy program OR current Washington State Medical Assistant Certification (MA-P)
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Our growing company is looking to fill the role of emergency department technician. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for emergency department technician
- Transports patients, specimens, and supplies in accordance to departmental and hospital standards
- Accurately transcribes and processes written physician orders, requisitions and arranges for appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic services as ordered by the nurse or physician
- Provides patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Independent Practitioner (LIP)
- Performs basic patient care such as vital signs, patient hygiene, mobility assistance, specimen collection, and preparation of equipment and supplies for procedures
- Performs approved orthopedic procedures such as plaster splint applications and other orthopedic splints/devices
- Performs basic first aid measures, basic wound care, irrigation, wound prep, and dressing applications
- Performs basic patient observation skills and reports significant changes in patient condition to appropriate team member
- Connects patients to various monitoring equipment
- Communicates effectively with all caregivers regarding patient issues and equipment
- Communicates in a compassionate manner to patients, families and visitors
Qualifications for emergency department technician
- Minimum of 6 months ER experience and 1 year field experience preferred
- Must be phlebotomy proficient
- Minimum one (1) year as certified nursing assistant in acute care
- Nursing Assistant Registered (NAR) OR Nursing Assistant Certified (NAC)
- EMT - B training preferred
- Ability to provide written validation of current basic life support competency