Emergency Room Technician - PRN Night shift

Emerus•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

The Emergency Room Technician provides technical assistance and supportive patient care to meet the needs of individual patients throughout assigned areas. The position is PRN on the night shift, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., at the Rigsby location in a 10-bed Emergency Department. Emerus operates small-format hospitals in partnership with health systems and emphasizes compassionate, individualized care, teamwork, diversity, equity, and equal access to information, development, and opportunity. The role includes collecting and documenting clinical data, assisting with patient care and procedures, supporting safety and infection-control practices, and helping with patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Completion of a Medical Corpsman program and one year of applicable experience; or completion of an EMT-P, AEMT, or Licensed Paramedic course or program and one year of applicable experience; or another listed qualifying education and experience pathway.
Alternative pathways include EMT-B completion plus at least one year of ER Technician or equivalent hospital experience in Oklahoma, North Texas, Wisconsin, or Pennsylvania; first-year completion and current enrollment in an accredited School of Nursing plus one year of applicable experience; at least three years of ER Technician experience (two years in the Pittsburgh market); at least three years as a CNA with relevant hospital experience in Wisconsin; or at least three years of Certified Anesthesia Tech/OR Tech experience in Wisconsin.
Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Current ACLS/ALS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, except that it is strongly preferred in Pennsylvania and required only for EMT-P in Wisconsin.
Fluency in English, including written and oral communication.

Nice To Haves

Current PALS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Experience with IV starts, phlebotomy, and EKG initiation.
Current ACLS/ALS certification in Pennsylvania.

Responsibilities

Collect, report, and document clinical data, including vital signs, height and weight, intake and output, pulse oximetry, and specimens.
Collect laboratory samples and perform laboratory testing according to established policies and procedures and COLA and CLIA regulations.
Assist with patient activities and care as assigned by the charge nurse or designee and indicated by the patient’s plan of care.
Provide superficial wound care.
Promote patient safety based on patients’ ages and conditions.
Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality of information and records.
Maintain a clean, safe environment and perform or assist with aseptic technique, isolation procedures, and infection-control measures.
Assist with patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
Prepare patients and chaperone during examinations or procedures, or assist with other patient treatments.
Maintain appropriate supplies in patient-care areas.
Assist with patient restraints and maintain precautions; collect, report, and document data related to patient needs, emergencies, and unusual patient or family behavior.
Travel to all facility locations as required.
Attend staff meetings and other company-sponsored or mandated meetings as required.
Perform additional duties as assigned.