Emergency Trauma Technician

Class Specifications – H.15
Sr. Emergency Trauma Technician – 8919
Emergency Trauma Technician – 8920

February, 1975

Series Concept

Emergency Trauma Technicians are concerned with providing emergency trauma techniques. Incumbents assist the physicians and nurses assess the condition of patients who have experienced body injury or are mentally distraught (Triage); check the adequacy of airway, the presence of shock, the level of consciousness, and the presence of associated injuries, particularly those neccessitating immediate splinting; provide rapid measures for control of bleeding; obtain patients’ histories from the patients or credible witnesses; assure the immediate availability of sterile dressings, irrigating and cleansing solutions and suture trays; inspect lacerations, abrasions, puncture wounds, animal and human bites; assist with tracheostomy and insertion of endotrachael tubes; perform venipuncture for purpose of obtaining serology specimens; perform emergency cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR); obtain urine samples, by catheterization if necessary; handle special treatment problems such as the battered child, rape, molestation, prisoners, and psychiatric patients; obtain adequate consultative services; and establish treatment priority in accordance with urgency of patients’ condition. Incumbents may operate electrocardiographic and/or other cardiac monitoring equipment and may be assigned to a mobile unit; and perform other related duties as required.

Class Concepts

Senior Emergency Trauma Technician

Under general supervision, incumbents assist with basic emergency care; perform venipuncture for the purpose of obtaining serology specimens; administer certain medications under the orders and supervision of a physician (I.V. therapy is excluded); operate electrocardiographic and other cardiac monitoring devices; immobilize extremities for real or suspected fractures and dislocations; use Hare traction splint; dress wounds; and collect patient data and use proper charting techniques. Incumbents may in addition perform the range of duties outlined in the series concept.

Under supervision, incumbents assist with basic emergency care. They obtain urine specimens by catheterization; transport and handle patients; apply dressings to minor wounds; assist surgeons with minor surgery; obtain and record vital signs; maintain facilities and equipment under sanitary conditions; make up beds and order supplies; and prepare emergency packs for sterilization. Incumbents typically perform the range of duties outlined in the series concept.

Minimum Qualifications

Senior Emergency Trauma Technician

Completion of a basic training program in emergency procedures and two years of related experience as an Emergency-Trauma Technician; and knowledges and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.

Emergency Trauma Technician

Completion of a basic training program in emergency procedures; ability to function effectively under stress and emergency conditions; and knowledges and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.