Emergency Department Tech - Emergency Department - Nights

JPS Health Network•Fort Worth, TX

16h•Onsite

About The Position

The Emergency Department Tech I-IV performs technical duties assisting with direct and indirect treatment and care of patients in the Emergency Department. The role includes obtaining and documenting clinical measurements and observations, providing basic patient care, responding to emergencies, and supporting patient transport and clerical needs. Staff must complete all job duties with or without assistive or adaptive devices and/or reasonable accommodations. Work environments may vary based on job functions and location, and schedules or work hours may change.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, plus completion of an accredited medical training program (e.g., EMT-B/I, EMT-P, CMA), or completion of the first semester of an accredited nursing program.
Current certification from a national registry as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or current State of Texas registration as an EMT.
Current JPS-recognized BLS–CPR certification, maintained throughout employment.
Current licensure, certification, or registration relevant to the discipline used to qualify for the position, maintained throughout employment.

Nice To Haves

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
Level 1 EKG Competency, subsequent to hire.

Responsibilities

Obtain and record vital signs, intake and output, weights, basic ECG monitoring, venipuncture/IV skills, and bedside testing; document in the patient record as directed by licensed personnel.
Provide emergency first aid treatment and respond to medical emergencies.
Perform basic patient care with consideration for patients’ age and developmental stage.
Transport patients by wheelchair or stretcher.
Notify the nurse of abnormal findings or changes in patient status.
Perform clerical functions.
Monitor patients requiring constant observation and document as directed.
Access and navigate through Epic.
Complete the Area Specific Competency Based Orientation Program within the first 90 days of employment.
Perform other duties as assigned.