Emergency Room Technician

Emerus•Concord Township, PA

4d•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. The role is with Emerus, a provider of small-format hospitals that partners with health systems to provide care in local neighborhoods. The position is PRN and works nights from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. at a 20-bed small-format hospital with 10 ER beds and 10 inpatient beds.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Completion of one of the following pathways: 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 ER Technician or equivalent hospital experience in Oklahoma, North Texas, Wisconsin, or Pennsylvania; completion of the first year of education and current enrollment in an accredited School of Nursing plus one year of applicable experience; at least two years of ER Technician experience; 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 is required in most markets. It is strongly preferred rather than required in Pittsburgh, Oklahoma, El Paso, DFW, and Central PA (WellSpan Hospitals); in Wisconsin, it is required only for EMT-P roles.
Fluency in English, including written and oral communication.
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.
For the Las Vegas market, an active Paramedic (EMT-P) license or active Advanced EMT (A-EMT) license maintained throughout employment, or completion of a one-time IV certification course plus an active phlebotomy license or Lab Assistant certification maintained throughout employment.

Nice To Haves

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

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 as indicated by the patient's plan of care.
Provide superficial wound care.
Promote patient safety in accordance with the patient's age and condition.
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 admission, transfer, and discharge.
Prepare and chaperone patients during examinations and 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.