Emergency Room Technician – FT

Knoxville Hospital and Clinics strive to be your healthcare destination, building on compassion and innovation. We are committed to faithfully providing exceptional healthcare. The values we hold true are Teamwork, Innovation, Compassion, Integrity, Service, and People-Centered.

About the role

The Emergency Room Technician (ERT) is an integral part of the nursing care team working under the supervision of RNs. This position assists nursing personnel in providing patient care in the emergency department and performs procedures assigned on preparation and/or treatment of patients. An individualized approach of care is utilized based on the nursing process. The tech uses primary and secondary assessment skills (reports observations verbally), contributes to the plan of patient care, and skillfully implements delegated nursing procedures. The ERT promotes and participates in patient and family education and rehabilitation. The ERT works with other departments to provide a clean, safe, stimulating environment.

Responsibilities

• Consistently takes and records temperature and other vitals, height, weight, intake and output, and other measurements as applicable.
• Collects and prepares specimens as requested in an accurate, precise, and timely manner.
• Consistently enters data into the computer in a timely manner.
• Performs treatments and procedures within job description and according to protocol.
• Assists with treatments and procedures as directed, in an accurate and timely manner.
• Demonstrates an awareness and understanding of patient needs for personal care and comfort; follows through accurately to provide patients with good personal care.
• Demonstrates clinical competence and proficiency in patient care and ER Tech procedures.
• Strictly follows and enforces the principles of aseptic technique, body substance isolation, and other infection control standards; washes hands and wears gloves according to hospital protocol.
• Utilizes proper body mechanics and lifting and transfer techniques, including assistance from other persons in lifting.
• Maintains patient dignity and always respects patient’s rights, including privacy and confidentiality.
• Closes the door or draws the curtains for procedures, provides patients with coverage to maintain modesty.

Requirements

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Certified Nurse Aide certification or EMT-B certification required.
• Previous patient care experience preferred.
• Phone and computer experience preferred.
• Current BCLS certification.
• Current mandatory reporter certification.
• Must be able to read, write, and follow written or oral instructions and communicate with others.
• Must display a high degree of empathetic understanding and kindness toward patients and visitors.
• Required to complete all annual competency training and maintain license and/or certification.

Schedule

Full-time position working 8-12 hour shifts, 4 times a week.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Retirement plan with company match of up to 6%.
• Accrued hours for vacation and sick time.
• Paid holidays.
• Company benefits for employee life, employee AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability.