Emergency Department Tech Assistant

About the role

We value incredible people with incredible skills – but your commitment to a greater cause is something we value even more. This is the heartbeat of our organization and your time will be spent in a supportive, team environment with resources to help you flourish and leaders who care about your success. This Emergency Department Tech Assistant position is responsible for assisting in the delivery of primary health care, emergency health care, patient care management, assisting the healthcare team in coordinating, prioritizing and communicating patient, physician and staff needs. St. Catherine Hospital, located in Garden City, Kansas, was founded by two pioneering physicians and the Dominican Sisters. They created and maintained the spirit that has enabled St. Catherine Hospital employees to develop a thriving health care facility unlike any other in southwest Kansas. Like many of the families and businesses in our community, our roots run deep – 85 years of excellence and counting. Residents of Garden City enjoy life in a relaxed, small-town (population approx. 30,000) with a zoo, several parks, golf courses, modern shopping and more.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the delivery of primary and emergency health care
• Assist with patient care management
• Assist the healthcare team in coordinating, prioritizing and communicating patient, physician and staff needs
• Prepare patients and perform EKG tests
• Provide wound care
• Document vital signs
• Collect lab samples
• Clean, inspect, and set up emergency rooms, carts, and equipment

Requirements

• One year of CNA or EMT experience required
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English
• Basic computer skills
• High School diploma or GED required
• Graduate of a Nursing Assistant Program or EMT Program
• CNA or EMT license required
• BLS from the American Heart Association required
• EKG Certification preferred
• Physical Requirements - Medium Work - (Exert up to 50lbs force occasionally, and/or up to 20lbs frequently, and/or up to 10lbs constantly)

Pay

$16.00 - $20.60 /hour