Emergency Service Tech - Full Time Days

About the Role

Join an innovative, patient-focused culture dedicated to improving the health and quality of life for the communities we serve. This role supports urgent and emergency care by performing a variety of functions under the supervision of licensed personnel.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient treatments assigned by RNs and other healthcare team members.
• Provide technical support to optimize patient care under direction from physicians and nurses.
• Report patient conditions to appropriate supervisors and staff members.
• Coordinate and assist with care and patient flow, including specimen collection and treatment as directed.
• Utilize critical thinking to enhance patient flow and maintain high standards of care.
• Assist in training new Emergency Department Technicians and mentor staff under RN or Provider direction.
• Assist with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
• Obtain and document vital signs, including oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure.
• Perform technical functions such as 12-lead EKGs, phlebotomy, specimen collection, and Point of Care Testing.
• Manage, order, and decontaminate equipment, instruments, and supplies.
• Participate in the Emergency Decontamination Team.
• Assist with patient positioning, orthopedic splints, dressings, and fitting crutches or canes.
• Maintain and monitor medical equipment and supplies, including checking for expired items.
• Participate in team meetings and in-services as needed.
• Assist with unit admission and discharge processes.
• Communicate significant changes in patient condition to the healthcare team.
• Respond to patient requests and call lights promptly.
• Maintain a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients and families.
• Function effectively in emergency situations.
• Assist with restrained patients according to established policies.
• Provide direct observation for patients at risk of self-harm or harming others.
• Support Environment of Care (EOC) safety checks.
• Monitor and record temperatures for specimen refrigerators and respond to out-of-range readings.
• Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs), including toileting, hygiene, intake/output monitoring, and feeding.
• Provide mobility support, including range of motion exercises, transferring, and ambulating patients.
• Use proper body mechanics and equipment when lifting or moving patients.
• Maintain strong communication with patients, families, visitors, and hospital staff.
• Complete unit-specific and department competency requirements.
• Manage cardiac monitor alarms.
• Attend relevant educational and training programs.
• Perform similar or related duties as requested.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED (preferred).
• One year of patient care experience (preferred).
• BLS certification required within 6 months of hire.

Skills

• Accountability
• Adaptability
• Accuracy
• Attention to Detail
• Communication
• Creative Thinking
• Critical Thinking
• Customer Service
• Focusing
• Interacting with People
• Listening
• Time Management

Physical Requirements

• Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, up to 50 lbs. frequently, and up to 20 lbs. constantly.
• Occasional: Balancing, climbing, crouching, grasping, kneeling.
• Frequent: Visual acuity (color, depth, perception), stooping, standing, repetitive motion, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting.
• Constant: Typing/clerical/dexterity, hearing, seeing/monitor/computer use, talking, walking, fit testing.

Hazards

• Occasional: Burns, chemical, electrical, explosives, mechanical, radiation/radiant energy.
• Frequent: Bodily fluids/bloodborne exposure.

Working Conditions

• Occasional: Extreme temperatures, vibration, wet/humid conditions, dust, gases, mists.
• Frequent: Fumes, odors.
• Constant: Noise.

Travel

Occasional travel may be required, but not on a regular basis.

Benefits

• Paid time off, including company holidays, vacation, and sick time.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance and disability protection.
• Retirement benefits with employer match.
• Additional benefits may vary by location and position.

Pay

Salary is based on qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and industry standards. Pay range: $17.67–$26.50 per hour.