Emergency Room Technician

Job DetailsJob Location: Harrisonville, MO 64701Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High SchoolJob Shift: NightPrimary 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.        QualificationsEducation and Certification/Registration required for the Position: High school education or equivalent. CNA, EMT-B or equivalent certification, or experience required. 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.