Associate Emergency Technician
About The Position
The ER Technician I supports the clinical team by performing assigned tasks and activities appropriate to the technician’s skill level and patient needs, as assessed and delegated by a Registered Nurse. Patient-care duties may include obtaining vital signs and weights, providing comfort and hygiene interventions, assisting with toileting, transporting patients by gurney or wheelchair, and assisting physicians and nurses with miscellaneous duties. The technician stocks and organizes department supplies and equipment, prepares rooms between patients, and helps maintain a safe, clean environment. Receptionist and clerical duties include transcribing physician orders, retrieving computer data, entering orders electronically, maintaining the ER Registry, and filing patient records. The role also calls for a calm, organized demeanor during stressful or traumatic clinical situations. Most duties are performed independently and in accordance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures. This is a full-time, 36-hour-per-week day-shift position at Providence St. Mary Medical Center. Providence describes its culture as patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect.
Requirements
- Washington Nursing Assistant Certification License upon hire, or Washington Medical Assistant Certification upon hire, or Washington Medical Assistant Registration within 60 days of hire.
- National Provider BLS certification from the American Heart Association upon hire.
Nice To Haves
- One year of experience in a hospital, physician office, emergency services, or another medical setting.
Responsibilities
- Perform patient-care tasks assigned by and delegated from a Registered Nurse, based on skill level and patient needs.
- Obtain patients’ vital signs and weights.
- Provide patient comfort and hygiene interventions and assist with toileting.
- Transport patients by gurney or wheelchair.
- Assist physicians and nursing staff with miscellaneous duties.
- Stock and organize department supplies and equipment.
- Prepare rooms between patients and help maintain a safe, clean environment.
- Perform receptionist and clerical duties, including transcribing physician orders, retrieving computer data, computerized order entry, maintaining the ER Registry, and filing patient records.
- Maintain a calm and organized demeanor during stressful or traumatic clinical situations.
- Perform job duties independently in accordance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures.
Benefits
- Providence offers benefits designed to support employees and their families in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. Specific benefit plans may vary based on factors including legal employer, FTE, union, location, time-off plan policies, and benefit-plan availability.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
