Emergency Department Technician
On-siteMiami Beach, Florida, United States
Job Summary
Provide supportive care to Emergency Department patients under direct supervision of registered nurses or physicians. Assist with assessments, examinations, treatments, and technical skills including crutch walking, dressing changes, and splint application. Perform duties such as establishing heparin locks, conducting 12-lead EKGs, collecting blood specimens, and transporting patients. Document patient care including vital signs and hourly rounds, monitor stock levels, maintain equipment, and ensure hygiene needs are met. Interpret patient status data to identify age-specific needs and report pertinent observations. Work effectively as a multidisciplinary team member while participating in educational programs and workshops.
Required Qualifications
- CPR certification
- Workplace Violence Program completion within 90 days of employment
- High School or equivalent
- Able to interpret data about the patient's status in order to identify each patient's age specific needs and provide care needed by the patient group
- Able to work in any setting/area of the Emergency Department
- Upon order of physician or R.N. establish heparin lock with appropriate IV catheter
- Perform 12 Lead EKG as directed by RN or ordered by physician
- Collect and label blood speciemns, labeling accurately at the beside as directed by RN or ordered by physician
- Transport patients and supplies
- Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-services meeting and workshops; shows responsibility for ongoing education
- Assists in cost containment through the appropriate ordering and conserving of supplies and equipment
- Ensures patient personal and oral hygiene needs are met daily and/or as necessary
- Reports any pertinent observations to RN
Desired Qualifications
- EMT, Paramedic and/or Medical Assistant license
- Graduation from a foreign medical and/or Medical Assistant program
- Up to 3 years of ER Technician experience
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