Emergency Services Technician

Lifepoint Health • Martinsville, VA

9h • $17 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

Sovah Health Martinsville is seeking an Emergency Services Technician to perform administrative and clerical duties in support of an assigned area and conduct telemetry monitoring. The role supports patient care by assisting with admissions, transfers, and discharges; maintaining patient records; helping nurses and physicians with patient activities; and monitoring multiple telemetry displays. The technician identifies significant arrhythmias, signs of patient distress, and changes in patient condition, and reports findings to nursing staff. The position is in person in Martinsville, Virginia, and requires flexibility to work all shift patterns, including weekends and holidays.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• CNA licensure, or eligibility for CNA licensure.
• Ability to respond quickly and calmly under stress or in an emergency.
• Flexibility to work all shift patterns, including weekends and holidays.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required upon hire.
• Certified Nursing Aide license issued by the state of Virginia.

Nice To Haves

• Graduation from an approved EMT Intermediate program.
• One year of work experience.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and visitors, and answer, screen, and route telephone calls.
• Call codes, pages, and overhead announcements as requested.
• Enter nursing requests subject to approval by a licensed nurse, seeking clarification when necessary.
• Assist with processing patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Assemble and maintain patient records and charts.
• Perform clerical tasks, including copying, filing, and ordering or stocking supplies.
• Assist RNs and physicians with other patient activities as needed.
• Continuously monitor multiple telemetry monitors.
• Identify significant arrhythmias and signs of patient distress, and intervene appropriately.
• Identify and correct telemetry artifacts.
• Report abnormal assessment or telemetry findings and changes in patients’ physical, mental, or emotional conditions to nursing staff.
• Test equipment to ensure it is working properly and report equipment problems to a supervisor.
• Perform other assigned tasks.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage, with tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
• Loan assistance.
• 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED