Emergency Services Technician
About The Position
The Emergency Department (ED) Technician provides patient services and care, cleans, maintains, and stocks supplies and equipment, and applies standard precautions and infection-control principles. The role requires the knowledge, skills, and abilities to provide appropriate services to the populations and age groups served in the emergency department. The technician collects patient-status data appropriate to each patient’s age and needs and reports relevant information to licensed clinical staff according to policy and procedure. The technician also performs clerical, safety-attendant, and other duties within their scope. Work is delegated by a Registered Nurse or member of the medical staff, and the technician is part of the care team. The position is part-time, with an 11 a.m.–11 p.m. schedule. The listed base compensation range is $17.87–$29.51 per hour. Individual compensation depends on qualifications, prior work experience, and/or education; the range excludes applicable incentive compensation such as shift differentials, clinical ladders, and other incentives for eligible positions.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Basic patient assessment skills, including primary survey.
- Basic knowledge of primary interventions.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills.
- Compassion, a desire to help others, and self-confidence.
- Basic computer knowledge and demonstrated administrative skills.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including constant standing, frequent walking, bending/stooping, and lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 100 pounds; use Safe Handling Equipment for weights over 35 pounds.
- Proficient communication, auditory, and visual skills; attention to detail and ability to write legibly.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of ED Technician experience preferred.
- Phlebotomy, ECG Technician, or EMT credential preferred; EMT-B or nursing student in the final year, verified by official transcript, is specified.
- ECG course or certification, medical terminology, and EMT-B/I/P preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide and document assistance to patients under the direction and supervision of a licensed nurse.
- Assist with patient care throughout the patient experience under the direct supervision of a physician and/or Registered Nurse.
- Collect patient-status data appropriate to the patient’s age and needs, and report relevant information to licensed clinical staff.
- Clean, maintain, and stock supplies and equipment while applying standard precautions and infection-control principles.
- Assist with room turnaround, including cleaning equipment, supplies, and the environment.
- Organize supplies and equipment as needed.
- Perform clerical, safety-attendant, and other assigned duties within the role’s scope.
- Comply with Department, Hospital, and regulatory policies and procedures; understand sterile and non-sterile techniques and adhere to safety measures.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
