ER TECH

SIGNATURECARE EMERGENCY CENTER MASTER • Garland, NC

10d • $19 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

The ER Tech works in the Emergency Department, assisting registered nurses and physicians with patient care and carrying out delegated tasks within the applicable scope of practice. The role supports patients’ age-specific educational, physical, and psychosocial needs and involves patients, parents, and family or significant others in the plan of care. The ER Tech responds promptly to requests for information and follow-up, and maintains standards of holistic, family-centered, individualized care, quality, and guest relations.

Requirements

• One of the following: Texas EMT licensure and two years of hospital emergency room experience; Texas Paramedic licensure and two years of hospital emergency room experience; or Certified Medical Assistant certification and at least two years of experience in a hospital emergency room.
• BLS certification required.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Flexible and service-oriented.
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically in an emergency setting.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and infection-control standards.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Ability to lift and/or move objects over 100 pounds using proper body mechanics, and to ask for assistance when required.
• Must submit to random drug screenings.

Nice To Haves

• ACLS certification.
• PALS certification.

Responsibilities

• Carry out tasks delegated by the RN or physician within the EMT scope of practice.
• Follow medical director protocols for specimen collection and other delegated tasks.
• Assist with patient stabilization and ongoing treatment in the Emergency Department.
• Assist nurses with direct patient care activities and coordinate care activities with nurses.
• Document accurately in electronic medical records and laboratory logbooks; protect patient privacy and adhere to HIPAA standards.
• Report critical laboratory values appropriately and promptly.
• Collect and process specimens properly and in a timely manner.
• Help ensure chest pain patients receive an EKG within 10 minutes of arrival.
• Respond promptly to assistance requests from staff and patients, and round on patients to provide appropriate comfort measures.
• Stock departments and rooms daily; keep Emergency Department areas neat, organized, and clean; and clean or return equipment after use.
• Maintain continuing education as needed for licensure.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude and customer service, and promote a positive image of SignatureCare Emergency Center.
• Look for ways to improve patient care in the Emergency Department.
• Work holidays and weekends as needed.

Benefits

• Health benefits begin on the first of the month after hire.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans with sliding-scale premiums.
• 100% coverage for preventive health services.
• HSA and FSA options.
• Company-paid life insurance and long-term disability.
• 401(k) contributions beginning after 30 days, with a 100% match on the first 4% and full vesting after three years.
• Employee discounts on travel, fitness, shopping, and more.
• Paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed