What do emergency room technicians do?

Emergency room technicians are licensed EMTs who work in hospital emergency rooms. They are typically supervised by RNs. As an ER technician, your responsibilities and duties include anything involved in assisting with emergency treatment of patients in the ER that your directing RN asks. You may prepare equipment and supplies and assist in procedures. You may need to help with resuscitation at times and respond to code blues. You also can obtain certifications that will enable you to perform some procedures like inserting nasal feeding tubes or catheters. You may consider continuing your education and pursuing a license as a paramedic.