Lead Emergency Room Technician - ECC - Full Time - Days

OakBend Medical Center • Richmond, TX

87d

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Clinical Coordinator (RN), the Lead Emergency Room Technician (Lead ERT) is responsible for coordination of patient care and customer service, EKG monitoring, and assist licensed nursing staff to provide care to Emergency Care Center patients. The Lead ERT will continue to support the medical care of patients under the direction of the Medical Staff pursuant to the objectives of the hospital. Other responsibilities include but are not limited to coordination of ER department flow (ensuring no delays in labs, patient paperwork, and activation of codes within the department).

Requirements

• Graduated from an accredited EMS program preferred
• High School Graduate or GED Required; relevant experience in lieu of High School Diploma/GED education will be considered
• One-year hospital or EMS experience required
• Certified as a Nursing Assistant by the Texas Department of Health (CNA) or Certified Medical Assistant or Certified or Licensed Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Licensed Paramedic or Completion of U.S. Military Hospital Corpsman training
• Nursing student having completed fundamentals of nursing (LVN or RN) or Completion of Patient Care Technician program or Graduate of a foreign nursing program with nursing credentials/licensure in country of origin
• Certified in BLS through the American Heart Association

Nice To Haves

• Successful completion of an EKG competency assessment test
• Computer Skills

Responsibilities

• Coordination of patient care and customer service
• EKG monitoring
• Assist licensed nursing staff to provide care to Emergency Care Center patients
• Support the medical care of patients under the direction of the Medical Staff
• Coordination of ER department flow, ensuring no delays in labs, patient paperwork, and activation of codes

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees