Emergency Department – Clinical Technician

Emergency Department – Clinical Technician

Requirements

• Ability to report abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to RN.
• Ability to read, write and speak English and to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform basic clinical mathematics.
• Demonstrates proficiency in applied mathematics & reading comprehension at an 8th grade level.
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Responsibilities

• Reports abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to RN.
• Assists with keeping patient rooms clean & orderly.
• Demonstrates a positive, concerned and sensitive response in the workplace.
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact with patients and staff.
• Competencies in both the professional, technical and clinical knowledge domains must be demonstrated in a safe, effective and efficient manner.
• Maintains personal growth and development through the ongoing process of formal and informal education.
• Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of recent, full-time patient care experience.
• Additional education/training may substitute for some/all of the stated experience (i.e. mental health experience).
• Nursing students who have recently completed a minimum of one clinical rotation as part of an accredited nursing school program may substitute the clinical rotation for the required experience.
• Military experience as a Hospital Corpsman (HM), Combat Medic (68W) or Medical Service Technician (4N0X1) will be considered.