Emergency Room Technician Salary in the United States

Emergency Room Technician Salary

How much does an Emergency Room Technician make in the United States? The average Emergency Room Technician salary in the United States is $45,241 as of May 27, 2021, but the range typically falls between $41,335 and $50,601. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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25% $41,335 10% $37,778 90% $55,481 75% $50,601 $45,241 50%(Median)

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Job Description for Emergency Room Technician

Emergency Room Technician provides clinical and administrative support to emergency department staff. Prepares patients for physician examination. Being an Emergency Room Technician measures and records vital signs, performs EKGs, and collects lab samples as needed. Provides wound care and assists with splints, slings, casts, and crutches. Additionally, Emergency Room Technician cleans, inspects, and sets up emergency rooms and equipment. Requires a high school diploma. Requires CPR/BLS Certification. May require EMT or CNA Certification. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Emergency Room Technician's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2021 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Career Path for Emergency Room Technician

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Emergency Room Technician Pay Difference by Location

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-2.6%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 6.1%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.7%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 20.3%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-0.7%

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Skills associated with Emergency Room Technician: Medical Specialty: Emergency, HIPAA Compliance, Electronic health records (EHR) Software, Patient Monitoring ...More

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