Emergency Department Technician

Company: Sutter Health
Location: Roseville
Posted on: May 3, 2021

Job Description:

The Emergency Department Technician is a member of the patient care team who performs a variety of tasks and activities to meet patient and department needs consistent with the scope of practice for an unlicensed practitioner. The Emergency Department Technician must manage multiple demands on his/her time to support the activity of the nursing staff, facilitate the timely flow of patients through the department, and to ensure that the department is stocked and ready to receive and treat patients at all times.

Education:

High school graduate or equivalent required.

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification or Military Medical Experience required.

Experience:

Previous experience in a health care setting performing ED direct patient care - required.

Military medical or emergency department experience preferred.

Knowledge:

Principles of body mechanics required.

Ability to write legibly and spell correctly required.

Knowledge of medical terminology and basic anatomy preferred.

Special Skills/Equipment:

BLS-HCP recognition required.

Good interpersonal and communications skills required.

Willingness and ability to learn tasks through on the job training required.

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