Emergency Room Tech - 36 hrs per wk 7P

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

365d

About The Position

The Emergency Room Tech position at UT Southwestern involves working 36 hours per week, with some weekends required. The role is part of a world-renowned medical and research center that emphasizes excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. UT Southwestern is committed to providing the best possible care and resources for its employees, offering opportunities for career growth and development. The organization is ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth and provides a highly competitive benefits package.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of two years' experience as a certified nursing assistant, patient care technician, medical office assistant, or EMT.
• Skilled in completing electrocardiograms or competency within 30 days of hire.
• Experience with phlebotomy.
• BLS certification from an AHA or ARC program.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Successful completion of IV training required with competency demonstrated within 60 days of hire.
• CPI-Advanced Skills within 6 months of hire.
• If hired with EMT certification, it must be kept current throughout employment.

Responsibilities

• Collects data including intake and output, weight, temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure; recognizes and reports abnormal values to the nurse.
• Documents patient information accurately and in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates competency in EKGs, phlebotomy, and point of care testing; reports results to the primary RN.
• Responds to patient requests for assistance in a respectful and timely manner.
• Maintains adequate stock of supplies and ensures proper function of unit equipment.
• Performs daily required duties including stocking rooms and mobile carts.
• Makes frequent patient rounds to provide comfort, position, and hygiene care.
• Seeks assistance to ensure safe and effective patient care.
• Transfers and transports patients safely according to nursing policies.
• Welcomes new patients and their families, maintaining principles of AIDET.
• Assumes accountability for actions in the workplace and reports errors promptly.
• Orients new staff and students to work areas.
• Collaborates with nursing staff to retain qualified personnel.
• Utilizes downtime to assist others and provide amenities to patients.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• PPO medical plan available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage.
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare with no copay.
• Paid Time Off available day one.
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS).
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit.
• Wellness programs.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees