ER Tech Hiring Guide | LinkedIn Talent Solutions

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ER techs work alongside doctors, nurses, and other medical staff to provide treatment to patients, often in an urgent setting. They might collect patient symptoms or medical details, monitor vital signs such as blood pressure and heart rate, initiate an IV drip or other medical administration, or reassure a patient in pain or awaiting treatment. They might also communicate patient statuses to medical staff and loved ones, clean rooms, and prepare medical supplies for procedures. They assist doctors and nurses during procedures, collect blood samples, and aid with resuscitation and CPR measures.

You might hire an ER tech to:

Monitor patient vital signs
Help doctors and nurses to provide technical support for patients
Perform resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures

Collect and prepare blood samples for testing
Aid with administrative duties like patient transfers and discharges
Transfer patients to other hospital departments

Required skills and qualifications	Preferred skills and qualifications
Great communication skills and an ability to calmly address patient and family concerns	Hospital experience, particularly in an ER
Capable of working under a high degree of pressure	Knowledgeable of patient care best practices
Excellent collaborator	Proficient with ER equipment and processes
Local certification as a nursing assistant or emergency medical technician	Strong leadership skills