Emergency Trauma Technician in Lawrence, Massachusetts at Merrimack Health

Job Summary

The Emergency Trauma Technician (ETT) administers basic patient care in the Emergency Department under the direction of medical staff and Registered Nurses. The ETT demonstrates competent responsiveness to frequent critical situations and deals effectively with patients, families and co-workers.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Obtaining and documenting vital signs and EKGs
• Utilizing and providing patient instruction for splints and other orthopedic equipment
• Responding to codes, trauma stats and trauma alerts
• Transporting patients throughout the hospital
• Collecting and transporting lab specimens, and other ancillary duties within the Emergency Department.

Required

• AHA Basic Life Support certification is required or to be completed during orientation.

Preferred

• Prior Hospital Experience Preferred
• Experience as EMT or CNA Preferred