Emergency Department Technician

POSITION PURPOSE

• Under the direction of the Registered Nurse (RN), the Emergency Department Technician provides patient care for all patients throughout the lifespan.

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED

• High School plus specialized training (6 mons-2 yrs)

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• 1 to 3 years

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• Current BLS and/or CPR certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross or the ability to obtain certification within 6 weeks of hire.

• Must be competent to obtain and process EKG’s per Cardiology protocols within 6 months of hire.

• Current State of Wisconsin Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) basic licensure, Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A.) or Medical Assistant (MA).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.

PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Performs technical skills under the supervision of the Emergency Department physicians and RNs for all patients throughout the lifespan.

• Assists medical and nursing staff with patient data collections, patient care, clerical duties and documents/communicates appropriately.

• Assists with facilitating interdepartmental and inter-hospital patient transfers as well as patient transfers between the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) providers and the Emergency Department.