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San Antonio Regional Hospital
Emergency Department Technician
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What they do
An Emergency Room or Emergency Department Technician assists medical staff and performs tests on patients in a hospital emergency room or emergency medicine department. Takes blood samples and monitors vital signs; updates medical test records for physicians.
$64,713 / year median in California
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Overview
The emergency room (ED) technician is an individual with training and/or experience in the area of unlicensed assistive caregiver in the emergency room environment.
JOB SUMMARY
Under the direction of the Emergency Department director manager, charge nurse, and staff nurses this position requires the ability to be self-directed and encompasses providing direct supportive care to patients by performing designated and/or ordered interventions and procedures within the scope of practice. Additionally, this position incorporates departmental readiness duties including but not limited to stocking, QI testing, verification of operational patient care apparatuses (Suction, O2, etc.).MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
High School Diploma or GED preferred.Experience:
Previous experience in an emergency department, urgent care, pre-hospital EMS, or acute care setting preferred. Demonstrated experience providing direct patient care as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Emergency Room Technician, Medical Assistant, or other approved healthcare role is preferred.The emergency room (ED) technician is an individual with training and/or experience in the area of unlicensed assistive caregiver in the emergency room environment.