ER Tech

About the role

Be the heart of compassionate care in a patient care support role with us! In this vital role, you'll provide essential assistance and comfort to patients, ensuring they receive the best possible experience during their healthcare journey in the Emergency Department under the supervision of an RN.

Responsibilities

• Observes, reports, and responds to patient’s physical, psychosocial, spiritual, education, safety/risk, and discharge planning needs on admission and on an ongoing basis.
• Performs direct patient care activities according to the plan of care and as directed by RN:
  • Placement of the patient on the monitor
  • Obtaining and documenting vital signs (VS), intake & output (I&O)
  • Insertion of foley catheters
  • Patient transport
  • Phlebotomy
  • EKGs
  • Wound care
  • Joint immobilization/splinting/casting
  • Other care as needed
• Shares responsibility for organizing supplies, tracking, stocking, and storing equipment, and keeping the department clean and organized. Stocking/maintenance duties include:
  • Linens – rooms, carts, blankets in warmer
  • Bedside equipment
  • Suture trays and equipment
  • Monitor supplies at bedside
  • Refill O₂ tanks under carts
  • IV trays and carts
• Assists nursing team in admission, transfer, and discharge of patients.
• Cleans room upon patient discharge and prepares room for the next patient.
• Prioritizes with a rapidly changing workload.
• Other related job tasks or responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Experience: One year of experience as a nursing assistant; or in lieu of experience:
  • Current CNA certificate, or
  • LNA license from the Arizona State Board of Nursing, or
  • Completed block one/first year of nursing school, or
  • Current EMT-B certification, or
  • Completion of formal PCA/T/ED Tech education program from an accredited institution.
• Licensure/Certification: Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license or meet minimum experience requirements; CPR.

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience: Six months experience in a hospital or emergency room setting as a Unit Secretary, EMT, or CNA.
• Licensure/Certification: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Certified Emergency Medical Tech (EMT), CPR.

Special Skills: Excellent customer service and basic computer skills; knowledge of basic medical terminology required.

Benefits

At Abrazo Arrowhead Campus, we offer more than a job—we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status.