ER Techs typically work in the emergency room department of a hospital to provide support to medical teams and their patients. They use their medical knowledge to start IV lines and make patients feel comfortable and reassured. Their job is to talk with patients to record their medical history and current symptoms. They help the medical team gather supplies and other items needed to treat a particular patient. They may also need to get samples from patients to assist in diagnosing their ailments.
Que fait un ER Tech ?
An ER Tech, or Emergency Room Technician, is responsible for working closely with Doctors and Nurses to help patients receive immediate medical treatment. Their duties include monitoring a patient’s vital signs, including blood pressure and heart rate, updating loved ones’ on the patient’s condition and assisting Doctors and Nurses during procedures (e.g. removing objects from the skin, or wrapping and stitching wounds).
Responsabilités
Un ER Tech doit être capable de remplir diverses fonctions et responsabilités. Voici quelques fonctions et responsabilités qu'un ER Tech doit être capable d'exécuter :
Work with doctors and nurses and provide technical support for patient care.
Clean and stock rooms and carts with appropriate medical supplies and equipment. Change linen as necessary.
Transport patients to other departments in the hospital.
Help with resuscitation/CPR and emergency airway procedures.
Obtain and document a patient’s vital signs, as well as assist with placement of oxygen saturation, blood pressure monitoring and cardiac monitoring.
Collect blood samples, tissue or other laboratory specimens, preparing them for testing.
Compétences requises
Un ER Tech compétitif aura certaines compétences et qualifications, notamment :
Excellent communication skills. Communication skills are vital in the emergency room. An ER Tech needs to be able to speak to and understand directions from doctors and nurses. They also need to be able to talk to scared patients and their worried family members in an empathic way.
Ability to work under pressure. An emergency room is a highly pressurized place, a good ER Tech has to be able to work under pressure in this fast-paced environment and, at the same time, stay focused, organized and keep their cool.
Be a team player. Saving a patient’s life is a team effort and ER Techs need to work with surgeons, doctors and nurses to make it happen.
Exhibit compassion. Before and after procedures, an ER Tech needs to show compassion for patients and communicate with them in a kind manner.
Flexibility. An ER Tech must be flexible and available to work shifts on weekends, public holidays and after regular hours.
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