Emergency Room Tech - 36 Hrs per week

UT Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

14h • Onsite

About The Position

This position is for an Emergency Room Tech working 36 hours per week, with three twelve-hour shifts (7p-7a) and alternating weekends. UT Southwestern is a renowned medical and research center with a commitment to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. They offer a competitive benefits package, opportunities for career growth, and a culture of teamwork and professionalism. This role is security-sensitive and subject to criminal history record information checks.

Requirements

• High School or equivalent education.
• 2 years experience as a certified nursing assistant, patient care technician, medical office assistant, certified medical office assistant, and/or EMT or EMT-I certification or completed first semester of nursing clinicals.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Skilled in completing electrocardiogram (or competency within one 30 days of hire).
• Successful completion of IV training with competency demonstrated within 60 days of hire.
• Experience with phlebotomy.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an American Heart Association Accredited program or American Red Cross (ARC).
• Must obtain (ACPE-IV) STERILE COMPOUNDING (IV) CERT within 60 Days.
• Must obtain (CPI) CRISIS PREVENTION INSTITUT CER within 180 Days.

Nice To Haves

• Two years or more experience in a busy Emergency Department.
• EMT certification is optional but preferred. 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, and immediately reports values outside normal parameters or changes in patient condition to the nurse.
• Documents patient information accurately, in the appropriate place, and in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates competency in EKG's, phlebotomy, and point of care testing, reporting results to the primary RN and completing documentation.
• Removes laundry and waste per unit needs.
• Responds to patient requests for assistance in a respectful, positive, and timely manner, ensuring adequate stock of supplies and proper function of unit equipment.
• Performs daily duties including stocking rooms and mobile carts/trays, and maintaining the stockroom.
• Makes frequent patient rounds for comfort, positioning, toileting, and hygiene care.
• Assists in creating a safe environment for patients, focusing on fall prevention and using mobility equipment as trained.
• Transfers and transports patients safely and in accordance with Department of Nursing Policies and Procedures, with concern for age-specific considerations.
• Welcomes new patients, their families, and significant others, maintaining principles of AIDET.
• Assumes accountability for all actions in the workplace and reports errors promptly.
• Orients new staff and students to work areas and collaborates with Nursing staff and hospital employees to foster retention of qualified personnel.
• Utilizes downtime to assist others and/or provide additional amenities to patients and/or their families.
• 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-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
• Education Level: High school or GED