An ER Tech (Emergency Room Technician) provides critical clinical support in emergency departments by assisting medical staff with patient care, procedures, and equipment management, ensuring efficient and timely emergency medical services that enhance patient outcomes and operational effectiveness.
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What is a ER Tech?
An ER Tech, or Emergency Room Technician, is a vital healthcare professional who works alongside physicians, nurses, and other medical staff in hospital emergency departments. They are trained to handle fast-paced, high-stress environments and provide essential technical and clinical support to ensure patients receive prompt and effective care during emergencies. ER Techs are certified or licensed depending on state requirements and play a key role in maintaining the functionality and readiness of the ER.
What does a ER Tech do?
ER Techs perform a variety of clinical and administrative tasks, including taking vital signs, assisting with medical procedures such as splinting or wound care, operating and maintaining emergency equipment like EKG machines and defibrillators, and transporting patients. They also help with patient assessments, collect lab specimens, and ensure that treatment areas are sterile and well-stocked. Their responsibilities contribute directly to the efficiency of emergency care and patient safety.
Job Overview
The Emergency Room Technician (ER Tech) provides critical support to emergency department medical staff by assisting with patient care, performing clinical procedures, and maintaining equipment and supplies. This fast-paced role requires quick thinking, technical proficiency, and compassion while working alongside physicians and nurses to deliver emergency medical services to patients in acute situations.
ER Tech responsibilities include:
1. Assist emergency department staff with patient assessments, vital signs monitoring, and documentation
2. Perform EKGs, phlebotomy, specimen collection, and point-of-care testing
3. Assist with trauma resuscitation, CPR, and emergency procedures under physician supervision
4. Apply splints, slings, and basic wound dressings
5. Transport patients within the emergency department and to other hospital units
6. Maintain and stock emergency equipment, including crash carts and procedure trays
7. Provide patient comfort measures and assist with activities of daily living
8. Maintain compliance with HIPAA and patient confidentiality regulations
9. Follow infection control protocols and maintain sterile techniques when required
1. High school diploma or GED equivalent
2. Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification from American Heart Association
3. State-approved Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification or completion of ER Tech training program
4. Minimum 1 year of emergency department or pre-hospital emergency care experience
5. Proficiency in basic medical terminology and emergency procedures
6. Ability to stand for extended periods and lift/move patients (50+ lbs)
7. Availability to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays
Preferred Qualifications
1. Certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) with current state licensure
2. 2+ years of experience in hospital emergency department setting
3. Additional certifications: ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support), PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
4. Experience with electronic medical records (Epic, Cerner, or Meditech)
5. Phlebotomy certification and experience with IV starts
6. Associate's degree in emergency medical services or related field
7. Bilingual abilities (Spanish-English preferred in most US regions)
Bonus Skills
1. Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification
2. Experience with trauma center level I or II emergency departments
3. Knowledge of emergency department triage protocols
4. Experience with behavioral health patients and de-escalation techniques
5. Previous military medical training (68W, Corpsman, or equivalent)
6. Proficiency in advanced airway management assistance
7. Experience with emergency department specific equipment (Zoll monitors, rapid infusers, etc.)
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