Emergency Room Technician

Emerus•West Grove, PA

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 day-shift role at a 20-bed small-format hospital with 10 emergency-room beds and 10 inpatient beds. The position may require travel to all facility locations and attendance at staff or other company-sponsored or mandated meetings. The role includes collecting and documenting clinical information, assisting with patient care and activities, supporting examinations and procedures, and helping maintain a clean, safe environment. The technician follows established policies and procedures, including applicable COLA and CLIA regulations, and supports patient safety, privacy, infection control, and appropriate care based on each patient's age, condition, and plan of care.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Completion of one of the following qualification 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 markets; 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 emergency-room experience as an ER Technician; at least three years as a CNA with relevant hospital experience in the Wisconsin market; or at least three years of Certified Anesthesia Tech/OR Tech experience in the Wisconsin market.
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 Pennsylvania (WellSpan Hospitals). In Wisconsin, it is required only for EMT-P roles.
For the Las Vegas market, an active Paramedic (EMT-P) license maintained throughout employment, an active Advanced EMT (A-EMT) license maintained throughout employment, or completion of an IV certification course plus an active phlebotomy license or Lab Assistant certification maintained throughout employment.
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 completed within the last five years or 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.
Current ACLS/ALS certification is strongly preferred in Pittsburgh, Oklahoma, El Paso, DFW, and Central Pennsylvania (WellSpan Hospitals).

Responsibilities

Collect, report, and document clinical data.
Measure and record 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 as indicated by the patient's plan of care.
Provide superficial wound care.
Maintain patient safety with regard to the patient's age and condition.
Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality of information and records.
Provide and maintain a clean, safe environment; 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 and procedures, or assist with other treatments.
Maintain patient-care areas with appropriate supplies.
Assist with patient restraints and maintain precautions; collect, report, and document information 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.