Emergency Room Technician Agency – Catholic Health Careers

Job Description

Facility: Administrative Regional Training Cntr

Shift: Shift 1

Status: Per Diem FTE: 0.100000

Bargaining Unit: Agency

Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No

Work Schedule: Varied with Weekend and Holiday rotation

Hours: varied

Summary:
Assists with the care of the Emergency Room patient under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse.

Responsibilities:

EDUCATION
• High school graduate
• EMT certification. A-EMT or Paramedic preferred
• Phlebotomy/glucometry competency within 90 days of hire/transfer
• BLS within three (3) months of hire/transfer
• 12 lead EKG including right sided competency within 90 days of hire/transfer

EXPERIENCE
• One year patient care experience required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
• Computer literate, knowledge of windows
• Ability to read with comprehension
• Desire and skill to meet the needs of the patient in the acute care setting
• Continuous awareness of need for safety measures in patient care
• Assist other hospital staff in direct patient care

WORKING CONDITIONS:
• Ability to cope with stress and handle multiple priorities is required
• Obligation to conserve supplies, equipment and time in a cost-effective environment
• May also be exposed to communicable diseases