ER Technician

Job Summary:
• The ER Technician is responsible for delivery of patient care. The ER Tech provides patient care in the Emergency Center under the supervision of the RN or physician.

This is a PER DIEM position on day shift with NO benefits.
Demonstrates proper technique and lead placement for performing a quality ECG study.
* Verifies order is placed into computer.
* Acquires ECG assuring all patient demographics are entered and correct.
* Edits ECG s (ie correct patient s name, MR#, room #).
* Transmits from the ECG cart to the data management system.
* Identifies high priority rhythms and complexes and delivers ECG to ED MD for
interpretation

* Demonstrates the ability to obtain information and interpret information in terms of the
patient s needs.
* Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of growth and development.
* Demonstrates the ability to identify high priority patients to the triage nurse, based on
pre determined criteria.
* Monitors the waiting room and identifies patient in need for re-assessment by the triage
nurse, based on pre determined criteria.
* Recognizes and responds to monitor alarms and/or changes in patient cardiac rhythm, and
assures that RN or charge nurse is notified and aware.

Minimum Qualifications:
* HS Diploma or GED is required

* Certificate from Paramedic and/or EMT School is preferred.
* Willingness to cross train as Unit Secretary
* Previous experience working as a Paramedic and/or EMT is required. Experience with
starting IVs is necessary
* Computer experience

Licensures/Certifications:
* Paramedic and/or ER Tech License preferred.

* ACLS, BLS, PALS required