Emergency Room Technician

Cass Regional Medical Center; Harrisonville (MO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Cass Regional Medical Center in Harrisonville, MO seeks a dedicated aide to support physicians and RNs in delivering high-quality patient care. This role involves reporting concerns, abnormal findings, and ensuring necessary supplies are ready to maintain patient care across diverse patient populations.

Qualified candidates hold a high school diploma or equivalent with CNA or EMT-B certification, or equivalent experience.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent and CNA, EMT-B or equivalent certification or experience.
• BLS certification within 3 months of hire.
• NVCI or equivalent class as determined to be required by the facility.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, vital signs, referral resources, triage and emergency abuse reporting.

Responsibilities

• Assist physician and/or registered nurse to provide quality patient care.
• Report abnormal tests, questions, and vital signs to the RN and determine appropriate supplies to maintain patient care.
• Identify patient concerns and ensure proper reporting according to facility policy.
• Adhere to safety and infection control protocols and assist in triage when needed.

Skills

Medical terminology

Vital signs assessment

Triage

Emergency reporting

Organization

Computer skills

Customer service

Written and verbal communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CNA/EMT-B or equivalent

BLS within 3 months of hire

Tools

NVCI or equivalent training

Job description

Primary Purpose: To provide quality patient care by assisting the physician and/or registered nurse.Formal Policy-Setting Responsibilities: No formal policy setting responsibility.Routine Decision Making: Determining when to report patient concerns, questions, abnormal tests/vital signs to the RN and determines appropriate supplies necessary to maintain patient care.Formal Supervisory Responsibility: No formal supervisory responsibility.Unusual Working Conditions: Risk of blood, body fluid contamination. Risk for injury from aggressive, combative or disoriented patients. Potential exposure to hazardous drugs and chemicals.Age Specific Competencies: Provides care to neonates (birth to 6 weeks), infants (birth -2 years), children (2 yrs-12 yrs.), adolescent patients between 12 to 18 years of age; adult patients between 18 to 64 years; and geriatric patients 65 years and older.Population Specific Competencies: Recognizes the importance of diversity/cultural beliefs when delivering care to the populations served at Cass Regional.Education and Certification/Registration required for the Position: High school education or equivalent and CNA, EMT-B or equivalent certification or experience, BLS required within 3 months of hire. NVCI or equivalent class as determined to be required by the facility.Required Knowledge: Medical terminology, normal vital signs, referral resources, triage and emergency abuse reporting.Required Skills and Ability: Organization, problem-solving, computer skills, customer service, written and verbal communication skills.