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Emergency Room Technician

WMCHealth • Margaretville, NY, US • 4h ago

Works collaboratively with the health care team, under the direct supervision of the RN, to provide direct patient care, maintain Emergency Room environment and perform various clerical duties.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Register patients, obtaining signatures for consent of treatment and assignment of insurance benefits when registration is not available.
Obtain copies of insurance cards and ID.
Complete all ED forms with handwriting that is legible and neat.
Assist in ED record documentation as allowed by NYSDOH. Obtain vital signs, complaint and height/weight as needed, and completion of history.
Enter orders.
Assist with ambulance communication, prehospital and hospital, from the ED.
Xerox copies of medical records for transfers or admissions.
Orders supplies as needed. Keeps the ED clean and neat.
Retrieves medical records from HIM when department is closed.
Performs 12 lead EKGs, applies cardiac monitor, NIBP, and pulse oximeter.
Ensures collection, labeling and delivery of specimens.
Transports and moves patients safely and appropriately.
Assist MD/PA/NP by holding instruments and stabilizing extremities.
Maintains sterile/aseptic technique.
Cleans instruments in proper solution.
Obtains ice from acute care for ED use.
Assists on acute care when needed if there are no ED patients.
Is knowledgeable of location, care and use of emergency department equipment.
Knowledge of policies, procedures specific to the ED.
Additional duties as assigned.
Make transfer packs.
Call in on-call staff per staff instruction.
Setup telemedicine equipment.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

EXPERIENCE:

1-2 years of experience preferred.

EDUCATION:

High school or equivalent required.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

BLS Certification required.
Emergency Medical Technician preferred.

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