In most emergency room settings the ER Tech basically functions as an EMT B assisting upper level providers and making sure the department has what it needs to keep the patient flow moving. Of course the skills used and freedom given can vary and be more CNA than EMT depending on the facility. Some ER's want medics as techs and some like mine are good with basics. In my intercity level one we help receive ambulances,get patients undressed,gowned,on monitor and O's if needed. We do EKG's,POC testing,blood draws,splinting,wound irrigation and dressing,assist with advanced procedures like fracture reductions and splinting,lumbar punctures and suturing. After that its a lot of stocking,transporting and trying to stay two moves ahead of your RNs. The real benefit of the position is the on going education you can receive with every shift,someone is always willing to answer your questions and teach. The attitudes seem much more positive and I find the people are happier in the ER, You also may find yourself involved with a patient doing things that you would never do in the field even at the medic level. In most ER's your certification level is a mute point because you work under the supervision of an RN with the hospital deciding what you can do. You mentioned that money is not a big issue but I have to say the pay for techs is usually much better than working in the field. My employer starts techs at 17.00 p/hr and the top scale is 23.50 p/hr plus a shift differential of 1.50 for evenings and 2.50 for nights. Hope I helped you out and if you have any more questions feel free to ask
