PRN Emergency Department Technician

High School Diploma or GED
Experience and/or training in Medical Assisting, STNA and/or Emergency Medical Technician roles
Experience with personal computer office equipment and clerical duties
One to two years of experience in a related job in a hospital or healthcare facility
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)
Broad knowledge of medical terminology

Prepare patient rooms and beds for incoming Emergency Room patients.
Greet patients and prepare them for exams.
Take and record temperature, pulse, pulse oximetry, respirations, weight, height and EKGs.
Complete catheterizations, enemas, first aid dressings and orthopaedic splints.
Answer the telephone and place calls to physician offices.
Scan charts, use fax machines for transferring information, enter patient charges and receive and contribute status reports of patients.
Accurately use insurance verification systems and enter patient information.
Assist in emergency situations with EKGs, oxygen setup, CPR, monitoring and summoning ambulances and Paramedics.
Collect, record, label and transport specimens to the lab.
Set up and assist the physician with certain procedures, such as pelvic exams, suturing and setting up suture trays.
Assist in keeping patient rooms in order, report broken equipment, clean equipment and distribute linens and supplies.
Report changes in patients’ conditions to an RN.
Document patient care.
Assist the RN and accept assignments to the ED Observation Unit.
Complete mandatory education and training to maintain competencies, requirement, certification and licensure.