Emergency Room Technician

About the role

As an Emergency Room Tech, you will support safe, cost-efficient patient care in the Emergency Department, performing delegated functions from the RN or Physician. To be successful in this role you will effectively execute delegated tasks, support unit operations, and contribute to a safe and efficient environment. Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area. Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth. Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care. We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.

Responsibilities

• Conduct selected diagnostics and procedures
• Assist with patient transport and lifting
• Provide general clerical and cleaning support to the unit
• Assist in implementing plan of care by performing common clinical procedures and tasks within scope of practice
• Demonstrate competency in the delivery of care and clinical techniques, including:
  • Basic Airway Management
  • CPR
  • Vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, oral and rectal temperature, respirations, pulse oximetry)
  • Electrocardiogram

Requirements

• High School Graduate or GED
• Completion of one of the following: Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program, Medical Assistant program, Certified Nursing Assistant program, Licensed Practical Nurse program, or one year of nursing school
• Certifications (upon hire unless noted): Certified Nursing Assistant (WA), Licensed Practical Nurse (WA), Medical Assistant Certification (WA), Registered Nursing Assistant (WA), Basic Life Support - CPR
• Medical Assistant - Phlebotomist (WA) within 6 months

Pay

$26.01 - $41.81 per hour