The Emergency Department Technician (EDT) performs duties to enhance patient experience while maintaining patient comfort and a safe patient environment.
Responsibilities
Performs aspects of clinical care as assigned and instructed by the RN per Ohio Board of Nursing guidelines for delegation
Demonstrates knowledge of tests, procedures, treatments, and any potential complications
Performs skills only after demonstrating competency as documented on the Clinical Performance Record (CPR)
The Emergency Department Technician (EDT) performs duties to enhance patient experience while maintaining patient comfort and a safe patient environment.
Responsibilities
Performs aspects of clinical care as assigned and instructed by the RN per Ohio Board of Nursing guidelines for delegation
Demonstrates knowledge of tests, procedures, treatments, and any potential complications
Performs skills only after demonstrating competency as documented on the Clinical Performance Record (CPR)
Performs tasks delegated by RN including Vital Signs, Pulse oximetry, Capnography, Measures and records patient intake and output, Documents Carbohydrate Count with each meal, Makes observations as instructed by RN, Collects specimens as directed by RN, Ensures appropriate processing of specimens, Weighs Patients, Applies hot/cold compresses, ace bandages, non-sterile dressings, Performs custom orthoglass and plaster splinting, Removes plaster casts, Performs finger sticks for blood glucose levels, Provides tube/catheter care, Performs IVs insertion, Performs phlebotomy, Performs foley placement, Performs wound care, Performs Medtronic and Boston Scientific interrogation, Performs crutch walking education, Performs walker teaching, Assembly of crutches, Assists physician with procedures under guidance of clinician, Provides post mortem care, Reapplies and removes oxygen mask/cannula, Turns, cough, and deep breathe, Provides incentive spirometry, Assists with ambulation, Performs range of motion, Applies over-bed trapeze and over-bed frame, Performs EKGs (where applicable), Performs iStat, Biosite, Clinitek, and Hemoccult testing as ordered, Assist in psychiatric care, Maintains CPI training, Performs suicide check, Assist with Code Blue response, Code Violet responder, Maintains Ebola/Emerging path, Maintains BLS certification, Transports patients between departments for necessary testing, Transports patients to Labor & Delivery, Assists with delivery of infants, Performs orthostatic vital signs, Operates ring cutter to perform ring removal as directed, Understands and performs tasks specific to different areas of ED (Triage, Express, Pods)
Emergency Technician
The Christ Hospital Health Network · Posted Nov 12, 2026
The Emergency Department Technician (EDT) performs duties to enhance patient experience while maintaining patient comfort and a safe patient environment.
Responsibilities
Performs aspects of clinical care as assigned and instructed by the RN per Ohio Board of Nursing guidelines for delegation
Demonstrates knowledge of tests, procedures, treatments, and any potential complications
Performs skills only after demonstrating competency as documented on the Clinical Performance Record (CPR)
Performs tasks delegated by RN including Vital Signs, Pulse oximetry, Capnography, Measures and records patient intake and output, Documents Carbohydrate Count with each meal, Makes observations as instructed by RN, Collects specimens as directed by RN, Ensures appropriate processing of specimens, Weighs Patients, Applies hot/cold compresses, ace bandages, non-sterile dressings, Performs custom orthoglass and plaster splinting, Removes plaster casts, Performs finger sticks for blood glucose levels, Provides tube/catheter care, Performs IVs insertion, Performs phlebotomy, Performs foley placement, Performs wound care, Performs Medtronic and Boston Scientific interrogation, Performs crutch walking education, Performs walker teaching, Assembly of crutches, Assists physician with procedures under guidance of clinician, Provides post mortem care, Reapplies and removes oxygen mask/cannula, Turns, cough, and deep breathe, Provides incentive spirometry, Assists with ambulation, Performs range of motion, Applies over-bed trapeze and over-bed frame, Performs EKGs (where applicable), Performs iStat, Biosite, Clinitek, and Hemoccult testing as ordered, Assist in psychiatric care, Maintains CPI training, Performs suicide check, Assist with Code Blue response, Code Violet responder, Maintains Ebola/Emerging path, Maintains BLS certification, Transports patients between departments for necessary testing, Transports patients to Labor & Delivery, Assists with delivery of infants, Performs orthostatic vital signs, Operates ring cutter to perform ring removal as directed, Understands and performs tasks specific to different areas of ED (Triage, Express, Pods)
This position independently provides and maintains arterial line (A-line), deep venous (IV), midline catheters, peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC), and/or Central venous catheters (CVC), and/or Acute Hemodialysis catheter access.
Compensation
$15,000 Sign-on Bonus Available
Responsibilities
Inserts and maintains arterial lines, midlines, PICC lines and other vascular access devices
Uses ultrasound technology to ensure accurate insertion of arterial lines and PICC lines
Reviews chest X-rays to ensure accurate placement of central venous catheters
Maintains sterile field throughout insertion process
Provides accurate, timely and appropriate documentation into the electronic medical record
Requirements
Technical Training Diploma/Degree Vocational/Specialized training Graduate from Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) approved Respiratory Care program
Bachelors in health care related field
Nice to have: 5 years respiratory care experience with arterial line insertion