Emergency Department Tech - Emergency Department - Nights

JPS Health Network • Fort Worth, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Emergency Department Tech I-IV performs technical duties that assist with direct and indirect treatment and care of patients in the Emergency Department. The role works nights at the JPS Patient Care Pavilion in Fort Worth, Texas. Staff may be expected to perform other duties as assigned, and the job description may change with or without notice. Work environments may vary by job function and location, and schedules or work hours may change. The employee must be able to perform the role’s duties with or without assistive or adaptive devices and reasonable accommodations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, plus completion of an accredited medical training program (such as EMT-B/I, EMT-P, or CMA), or completion of the first semester of an accredited nursing program.
• Current national registry certification as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or current State of Texas registration as an EMT.
• Current JPS-recognized BLS–CPR certification, maintained throughout employment.
• Maintain current licensure, certification, or registration relevant to the discipline used to qualify for the position.
• Complete the Area Specific Competency Based Orientation Program within the first 90 days of 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 and IV skills, and bedside testing; document in patient records 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 a 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED