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Emergency Room Technician (Full Time)
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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.
$44,999 / year median in Virginia
+7% projected growth
Job Description
An Emergency Room Technician provides basic care based on individual patient needs within the scope of practice to assigned patients under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse. This role must maintain an environment that is prepared for patient care. Requirements Highschool diploma or equivalent is required Current Certification in VA-EMTBasic, EMT-Enhanced, EMTAdvanced, EMT-I, or EMT-P Must have current BLS certification Proficiency with medical terminology Must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing Additional language proficiencies are preferred Must be proficient in basic computer skills Additional language proficiencies are preferred Equal Opportunity Augusta Health recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran or military discharge status, and family medical or genetic information. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.