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Samaritan Health Services
ER Tech
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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.
$61,952 / year median in the U.S.
+4% projected growth
Job Description
ER Tech Internal Only Facility Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center Req # Req #: 78646 Location Corvallis, OR Schedule
- Shift .9 (72 hrs/pp)
Day Department GSR Emergency Remote Status Remote Status:
OnSite Salary Range Salary Range:
$23.75- $34.
JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE
Assists with patient admissions, outpatients, and inpatients for the Emergency Department, and other clinical areas of the hospital as needed. Responsible for the clerical duties associated with patient care and assists with patient care (newborn to geriatric) as directed by the Emergency Department Manager, Medical Director, and specific unit delegates.DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
The Emergency Department provides care for patients with a wide variety of needs from non-critical to emergent medical conditions including emergent and urgent mental health care. All patients are welcome whether walking in or arriving by emergency transport. All Emergency Department staff are certified to care for critical cardiac and trauma patients including children.EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or equivalent preferred. One (1) of the following required: Six (6) months related experience. Current unencumbered Oregon EMT, AEMT or EMT-I. Healthcare Provider BLS required upon hire. Experience or training in computer applications required. Previous ED experience preferred.KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
Time Management:
Ability to organize, plan and prioritize work to complete within required time frames and to follow-up on pending issues. Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive in dynamic fast-paced environments and under pressure.Social Perceptiveness:
Ability to work with a diverse population from pediatrics to geriatrics. Basic understanding of age-related differences in caring for and/or communicating with patients and caregivers. Possess personal sensitivity to the needs and experiences of others and a non-judgmental attitude towards persons of differing standards, values, lifestyles, and ages.Communication:
Effective written and oral communication skills to explain complex issues, exchange information between team members, and tactfully discuss issues.Adaptability/Flexibility:
Ability to respond quickly and appropriately to situations that may arise with high risk or diverse patient populations. Ability to adjust actions in relation to others to offer best possible care to patients.PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Rarely (1- 10% of the time) Occasionally (11
- 33% of the time) Frequently (34
- 66% of the time) Continually (67
- 100% of the time) CLIMB
- LADDER LIFT (Knee to chest: 24
- 54") 20
- 40 Lbs SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec) KNEEL (on knees) WALK
- INCLINE CLIMB
- STAIRS WALK
- LEVEL
SURFACE LIFT
(Floor toWaist:
0- 36") 20
- 40 Lbs SQUAT Repetitive
ROTATE TRUNK
Standing PULL (0-20 pounds force) PULL (20-40 pounds force) PULL (40- 60 pounds force)
SIT ROTATE TRUNK
Sitting REACH- Forward REACH
- Upward
MANUAL DEXTERITY
Hands/wristsFINGER DEXTERITY PINCH
Fingers GRASP Hand/FistSTAND LIFT
(Floor toWaist:
0- 36") 0
- 20 Lbs LIFT (Knee to chest: 24
- 54") 0
- 20 Lbs LIFT (Waist to
Eye:
up to 54") 0- 20 Lbs LIFT (
Overhead:
54" and above) 0- 20 Lbs CARRY 1-handed, 0
- 20 pounds CARRY 2-handed, 0
- 20 pounds