Emergency Department Technician
Current• Provide patient care in an urgent care and assist medical staff with pertinent tasks and procedures• Phlebotomy: draw and collect blood specimens from patients for laboratory analysis • Perform EKG's and place leads on patients to connect them to the cardiac monitor• Collect blood and urine specimens for on-site laboratory analysis• Obtain vital signs, orthostatic blood pressures, and blood glucometry • Clean wounds, apply dressings, and assist the provider in wound care and suturing • Assist with procedures such as splinting, casting, crutch fitting, and immobilization of orthopedic injuries • Document patient care and record notes in the EPIC system