ED Support Tech

Schedule

Full Time (3 days). Day shift (7 a.m. – 7 p.m.).

About the role

Emergency Department (ED) Technician, supervised by Nursing Staff, helps provide emergency care. Performs duties and direct technical care needing knowledge of basic patient care standards and medical technology.

Responsibilities

• Helps in patient care duties.
• Collects data such as vital signs, weight, pulse oximetry, pain scale, visual acuity, and nutritional intake; documents on appropriate forms.
• Recognizes and reports abnormal data or findings promptly.
• Implements physician, provider, and nursing orders responsibly; documents interventions according to hospital protocol.
• Provides direct technical care, including assistance with mobility, toileting, feeding, and other personal care needs.
• Performs phlebotomy to obtain venous blood samples and obtains and delivers other specimens for laboratory review.
• Helps or transports patients to and from the department.
• Assists in patient education and consoles patients and family members, responding to their concerns.
• Performs clinical coordination activities.
• Communicates effectively with nurses, physicians, and other healthcare team members to gather and exchange information related to patient care.

Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Experience: Minimum 1 year of experience.
• Certification/License: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or obtain within 30 days of hire.

Skills

• Knowledge of nursing and patient care standards and procedures.
• Strong relational skills to interact effectively with patients and staff.
• Ability to follow established safety, infection control, environmental, and isolation practices.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and following instructions and flow‑chart protocols.
• Clear verbal and written communication.
• General computer skills, including software applications, data entry, information security, electronic medical documentation, handheld scanning, and email.
• Corpsman Certificate (preferred).
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification (preferred).

Benefits

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits.
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar‑for‑dollar match up to 5%.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1.
• Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.

Belonging Statement

We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.