ER TECH
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’ education, physical, and psychosocial needs according to their age-specific needs, involves patients and their families in care planning, and responds promptly to requests for information and follow-up. The ER Tech maintains standards of holistic, family-centered, individualized care, quality, and guest relations. The position is part-time at SignatureCare Emergency Center Garland in Garland, Texas. Work takes place in a fast-paced emergency room and may include day or night shifts. The employee may be required to work holidays and weekends as needed and must submit to random drug screenings.
Requirements
- Texas licensure as an EMT and two years of hospital emergency room experience; alternatively, Texas licensure as a Paramedic and two years of hospital emergency room experience; or Certified Medical Assistant certification and at least two years of hospital emergency room experience.
- BLS certification required.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Flexible, service-oriented approach.
- Problem-solving skills and 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 using proper body mechanics and to ask for assistance when required.
- Must submit to random drug screenings.
Nice To Haves
- ACLS certification preferred but not required.
- PALS certification preferred but not required.
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, ongoing treatment, and direct patient care activities.
- Document accurately in electronic medical records and laboratory logbooks, protect patient privacy, and follow HIPAA standards.
- Report critical laboratory values promptly and appropriately.
- Ensure chest pain patients receive an EKG within 10 minutes of arrival.
- Collect and process specimens properly and in a timely manner.
- Respond promptly to calls for assistance from staff and patients, and round on patients to provide comfort measures.
- Coordinate patient care activities with nurses.
- Stock departments and rooms daily and keep Emergency Department areas neat, organized, and clean.
- Return and clean equipment after use.
- Maintain continuing education as needed for licensure.
- Look for ways to improve Emergency Department patient care and exhibit a positive, service-oriented attitude.
- Promote a positive image of SignatureCare Emergency Center in all interactions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
