POSITION PURPOSE Under the direction of the Registered Nurse (RN), the Emergency Department Technician provides patient care for all patients throughout the lifespan. MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED High School plus specialized training (6 mons-2 yrs) MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED 1 to 3 years LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED Current BLS and/or CPR certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross or the ability to obtain certification within 6 weeks of hire. Must be competent to obtain and process EKG’s per Cardiology protocols within 6 months of hire. Current State of Wisconsin Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) basic licensure, Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A.) or Medical Assistant (MA). KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED Knowledge of medical terminology preferred. PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES Performs technical skills under the supervision of the Emergency Department physicians and RNs for all patients throughout the lifespan. Assists medical and nursing staff with patient data collections, patient care, clerical duties and documents/communicates appropriately. Assists with facilitating interdepartmental and inter-hospital patient transfers as well as patient transfers between the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) providers and the Emergency Department.