Emergency Department Technician Jobs

The best thing about this role

Are you looking to make a difference by improving the health of our patients? Here you will find an innovative culture that is patient-focused and dedicated to making a difference. We are committed to helping the population we serve, and our communities, achieve optimum health and enjoy the best quality of life possible. Recently named a Forbes America's Best-In-State Employer 2022!

$10,000.00 SIGN-ON BONUS (connect with our Talent Acquisition team on eligibility requirements)

What You'll Do

The Emergency Department Technician will work Full Time, Nights and will assist in patient care throughout nursing areas and will be responsible for the safe transport of patients via wheelchair or stretcher, dispatch services and appropriate documentation of services.

• Transfers, moves, and repositions patients by utilizing transfer devices and equipment.
• The ED Technician obtains specimens and transport to and sends through designated tube system.
• The ED Technician labels samples correctly.
• The Emergency Department Technician performs urine testing.
• Appropriately documents care provided.
• Assists with admissions, transfers, and discharges
• Assists with post mortem care including transport to the morgue
• Keeps patients and families informed regularly and prn.
• Performs 1-1 observation as assigned.
• Answers call lights and attends to/reports patient needs.
• The Emergency Department Technician provides the services of an observer for any patient on a patient care unit who has been assessed to require constant observation in order to maximize his/her safety.
• As an Emergency Department Technician, you will obtain weights, vital signs, reports and documents results electronically.
• Observes and reports patient’s status and needs.
• The Emergency Department Technician cleans stretchers/equipment and restocks supplies.
• Makes occupied/unoccupied beds.
• Performs Venipuncture to obtain blood specimens.
• The ED Technician assists patient with feeding/meals.
• Assists patients with elimination needs.

Education

What we need from you

• High school graduate or GED.

Licensure/Certificates

• Training/equivalent experience as a nursing assistant, CNA, EMT, medical assistant preferred.
• BLS completion and Basic Arrhythmia Course prior to completing orientation.

Experience

• Previous hospital or nursing home experience preferred.

Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively and document information accurately.
• Category 1 exposure risk as defined by OSHA.
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs.
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology and computers preferred.
• Ability to lift and position patients.
• Ability to deal efficiently and effectively with a wide variety of individuals.
• Exposure to body fluids.
• Walking, standing, squatting and kneeling required.
• Ability to move or lift patients and equipment.

Benefits

Our commitment to our employees includes benefit programs that are designed to meet the various needs across our employee population.

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Retirement benefits and more…
• Life insurance and disability protection

Throughout our network, we take a balanced approach to the benefits we offer. Many benefits are company-paid, while others are available through employee contributions. Specific benefit offerings may vary by location and/or position.

We love the difference people bring

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.