Emergency Department Technician
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POSITION PURPOSE
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Under the direction of the Registered Nurse (RN), the Emergency Department Technician provides patient care for all patients throughout the lifespan.
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MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED
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High School plus specialized training for EMT, C.N.A. or Medical Assistant (2 months to 2 years)
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MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
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LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED
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Current BLS and/or CPR certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross or the ability to obtain certification within 90 days of hire.
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Current status as a National Registry Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT), a licensed Wisconsin Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Basic, a Wisconsin Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A.) or a Medical Assistant (MA) who is a graduate of an associate degree program for Medical Assisting.
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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED
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Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
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PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES
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Performs technical skills under the supervision of the Emergency Department physicians and RNs for all patients throughout the lifespan.
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Assists medical and nursing staff with patient data collections, patient care, clerical duties and documents/communicates appropriately.
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Assists with facilitating interdepartmental and inter-hospital patient transfers as well as patient transfers between the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) providers and the Emergency Department.
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