Emergency Department Technician - Full-Tine & Part-Time, Day Shift & Nights Shift Opportunities, Bronson Battle Creek, Sign-On Bonus up to $5,000

Bronson Healthcare•Battle Creek, NE

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Bronson's Emergency Department as an Emergency Department Technician (EDT) and be part of the frontline care team supporting patients across the lifespan—from pediatric to geriatric. In this role, you’ll work closely with Registered Nurses to provide essential technical and patient care, including phlebotomy, EKGs, cardiac rhythm monitoring, trauma and orthopedic support, and patient preparation for diagnostic testing and physician exams. You’ll also assist with patient transport, decontamination procedures, Air Care transfers, and department readiness—playing a critical role in keeping the emergency department running safely and efficiently. As an EDT, you’ll take initiative, think critically, and help support timely, life-saving care in a dynamic environment. Whether you’re preparing a trauma bay, monitoring telemetry, or offering reassurance to patients in distress, your contributions are vital. With opportunities for skill advancement, specialized training, and cross-functional collaboration, this role is ideal for someone who thrives under pressure and is looking to grow a meaningful healthcare career in emergency medicine.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
Must obtain BLS Certification by the end of the orientation period.
Maintain BLS certification.
Certifies in Basic EKG with 80% score or greater so may flex in Monitor Tech role as required by unit population.
Successful completion of an accredited EMT program or RMA/CMA certification will be considered in lieu of qualifications above.
BLS certification required by the end of the core orientation period.
Maintains BLS certification.
Successful completion of the organization, unit and job specific competencies within a reasonable orientation period.
Successful completion of the 12 Lead EKG Course is required within 6 months from hire date.
Able to read and interpret data from equipment and computers.
Ability to gather data and set appropriate plan of action, in coordination with RN, and within the scope of the EDT role.
Ability to rotate to other areas within cluster group.
Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and through writing with patients, visitors and all members of the healthcare team.
Must be able to comfortably accept delegation and negotiate task priorities.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience and CNA license preferred.
Basic medical terminology knowledge preferred.
Skill and proficiency in oral and written grammar, communication and basic mathematics.
1 year EMS or hospital-based experience preferred.
Military corpsmen, nursing students with good records and those with a minimum of 1 year experience in a substantially similar position.

Responsibilities

Provide technical patient care to a pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient population as assigned by the Registered Nurse.
Assist the RN in gathering patient data.
Monitor non-invasive cardiac activity on patients by means of continuous display of the patient's cardiac rhythm.
Initiate and discontinue telemetry monitoring, 12 Lead EKGs continuous pulse ox monitoring.
Perform phlebotomy on both adults and children.
Perform point of care testing such as urine pregnancy testing or blood glucose testing.
Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs).
Patient transportation to inpatient units, all diagnostic areas within the hospital.
Respond to all Air Care flights as transporter assist to deliver patients to end destination.
Perform decontamination procedures for contaminated patients.
Assist with orthopedic injuries, applying plaster splints etc.
Perform department maintenance activities (stocking patient rooms, moving equipment, ordering and procuring supplies, etc.).
Provide basic customer services (directions, visitor control, and other functions as needed).
Demonstrate competencies specific to the population served (for employees providing direct patient care).
Monitor cardiac rhythms, set alarm parameters as directed by nurse or physician, perform arrhythmia analysis.
Document cardiac rhythm strips, rhythm changes and communicate with nurses (e.g. parameter changes).
Communicate with nursing staff regarding changings in patient telemetry status.
Initiate, discontinue, and complete troubleshooting of telemetry patients.
Perform 12 lead EKGs in 5 min or less of patient arrival for Chest pain protocol patients.
Monitor battery life on equipment and inform staff if batteries need changing.
Monitor equipment return from transporting patients to in patient area assuring telemetry boxes are returned to supply drawer.
Perform phlebotomy accurately on pediatric, adult and geriatric patients.
Transport patients to other areas of hospital and diagnostic areas – may also transport monitored patients if other criteria are met for technician transfer.
Respond to Air Care helicopter pad for all arrivals to ensure safe transport of patient to unit.
Perform decontamination procedures for contaminated patients arriving to the Emergency Department.
Responsible for disaster training specific to patient surge and decontamination procedures.
Assist with back boarding, splinting, dressing, crutches, and other orthopedic procedures.
Perform point of care testing (urine pregnancy testing, blood glucose).
Document all activities in EPIC.
Attend ED technician skill fair once per year for mandatory sign off of procedures and equipment usage.
Set up room for eye exam, pelvic exams, lacerations, spinal taps, nose bleeds, etc.
Notify Registered Nurse of any abnormal findings specific to vital signs or procedural set ups.
Provide information, direction, and assistance as appropriate to persons entering the unit.
Communicate with the RN regarding patient status, interventions completed, data collected and pertinent input to facilitate care planning.
Answer signal lights, bells, or intercom system to determine patients' needs.
Ensure that all patients are set up, undressed, and prepped for ED physician to examine.
Ensure that stocking of all critical supplies and equipment is done at the beginning and during shift.
Perform bedside report hand off to on coming Emergency Department Technician.
Ensure report is received from registered nurse team member every shift.
Accompany patients for diagnostic tests and discharge and/or assists patients to walk.
Turn and reposition bedfast patients, alone or with assistance, to prevent bedsores.
Change bed linens, run errands, direct visitors, and answer telephone.
Take and record demographic information, height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates, and food/fluid intake/output, and calorie counts, as directed.
Monitor patient status and document specific vital sign information.
Utilize computer systems to acquire needed supplies and to enter patient data, as defined by role.
Provide skilled technical care according to unit-specific and generic structure standards, protocols and procedures, prescribed medical interventions, and nursing guidelines.
Maintain a clean and orderly environment, ensuring patient safety and comfort at all times.
Accurately document all care given.
Assume responsibility for own growth and development; attend 50% staff meetings.