ER Tech

Community Health Systems • Springdale, AR • 5d ago

Job Summary

The Emergency Room (ER) Technician provides essential support to the Emergency Department by assisting with patient care under the supervision of licensed nursing staff. This role ensures the department operates efficiently by maintaining a clean, organized, and well-stocked environment while fostering effective communication with the care team.

Essential Functions

Provides direct patient care in the emergency department by performing a variety of clinical interventions and technical procedures, including but not limited to: splint application, Foley catheter insertion, blood glucose monitoring (accuchecks), vital sign collection, electrocardiograms (EKGs), and intravenous (IV) insertion, in accordance with scope of practice and under the direction of licensed clinical staff.

Assists with patient transport to and from units, procedural areas, or discharge destinations, ensuring safety and timeliness.

Maintains a clean and organized environment by adhering to infection control standards, restocking supplies, and ensuring equipment is operational.

Communicates effectively with patients, families, and the care team, promptly reporting changes in patient status or concerns to appropriate personnel.

Documents patient care activities accurately and efficiently in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.

Responds to emergency situations promptly, assisting the care team with necessary tasks to ensure patient safety.

Utilizes personal protective equipment (PPE) and adheres to all safety protocols to protect patients, staff, and self.

Supports unit operations by performing clerical tasks, such as managing communication systems, maintaining records, and assisting with administrative duties as needed.

Collaborates with ancillary services and external agencies to facilitate seamless patient care and departmental operations.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

Technical School completion of Nursing Assistant, EMT, Phlebotomy, or Medical Assistant courses required

Certified Nursing Assistant, certified Basic EMT, certified Phlebotomist, or certified Medical Assistant preferred

0-1 years of clinical experience required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to remain calm and think clearly during stressful situations.

Working knowledge in emergency management or other medical training.

Knowledge of safety guidelines, sterile techniques and infection prevention procedures.

Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.

Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.

Knowledge of patient rights and laws, including but not limited to, HIPAA and EMTALA.

Ability to prioritize and organize tasks according to unit's needs.

Ability multi-task and prioritize work.

Strong self-initiative to assist with whatever is needed.

Licenses and Certifications

EMT - Emergency Medical Tech required or

LP - Licensed Paramedic required

BCLS - Basic Life Support issued by American Heart Association (AHA), American Red Cross (ARC), or American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) required

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant preferred or

CPT - Phlebotomy Technician Certification preferred

Equal Employment Opportunity

This organization does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, the facility complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you are an applicant with a mental or physical disability who needs a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, contact the director of Human Resources at the facility to which you are seeking employment; Simply go to http://www.chs.net/serving-communities/locations/ to obtain the main telephone number of the facility and ask for Human Resources.

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