I am currently an ER tech, however, I am also a graduating nursing student. My job responsibilities include blood draws, EKG's, splinting, CBG's, transporting, simple dressings, and assisting the physicians and nurses as needed (i.e. holding a screaming child still...that's about all it amounts to). I do work in triage at times. When I do work in triage, my job duties consist of taking vital signs, escorting patients to the ER rooms, and helping to defend the triage desk when the angry hordes attempt to storm the place..... Anyway, although the ER techs where I work are very skilled and assist with a great deal of the workload, we in no way, shape, form or fashion take the place of an RN. have a great one, Kacie