Emergency Room Technician

Emerus•Aston, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Emergency Room Technician provides technical assistance and supportive patient care to meet the needs of individual patients throughout assigned areas. This is a PRN position with overnight shifts from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. at a 20-bed small-format hospital, with 10 emergency and 10 inpatient beds. The role includes collecting and documenting clinical data, assisting with patient care and procedures, performing laboratory tasks, and helping maintain patient safety, privacy, and infection-control standards. Technicians may be required to travel among facility locations and perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Completion of one of the following qualification paths: Medical Corpsman program and one year of applicable experience; EMT-P, AEMT, or Licensed Paramedic course/program and one year of applicable experience; EMT-B and at least one year of emergency room experience as an ER Technician or equivalent hospital experience (specified markets only); first year of education completed and current enrollment in an accredited School of Nursing with one year of applicable experience; at least two years of experience as an ER Technician; at least three years as a CNA with relevant hospital experience (Wisconsin only); or at least three years of Certified Anesthesia Tech/OR Tech experience (Wisconsin only).
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 is required in most markets; it is strongly preferred in Pittsburgh, Oklahoma, El Paso, DFW, and Central PA (WellSpan Hospitals). In Wisconsin, it is required only for EMT-P roles.
Fluency in written and spoken English.
For the Las Vegas market, an active Paramedic (EMT-P) license or active Advanced EMT (A-EMT) license maintained throughout employment, or completion of an IV certification course and an active phlebotomy license or Lab Assistant certification maintained throughout employment.
For Pennsylvania candidates, Act 33 (Child Abuse History Clearance) and Act 73 (FBI Fingerprint Criminal History Clearance) must have been completed within the last five years or be obtained before the start date.

Nice To Haves

Current PALS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Experience with IV starts, phlebotomy, and initiating EKGs.
ACLS/ALS certification in markets where it is strongly preferred rather than required.

Responsibilities

Collect, report, and document clinical data.
Measure vital signs, height and weight, intake and output, and pulse oximetry; collect specimens.
Collect laboratory samples and perform laboratory testing in accordance with 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.
Maintain patient safety in consideration of age and condition.
Protect patient privacy and maintain confidentiality of information and records.
Help maintain a clean and safe environment and perform or assist with aseptic technique, isolation procedures, and infection-control measures.
Assist with patient admission, transfer, and discharge.
Prepare patients and chaperone them during examinations or procedures, or assist with other patient treatments.
Maintain patient care areas with appropriate supplies.
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.