ED Support Tech: Vital Patient Care & Phlebotomy

Baylor Scott & White Health; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate health and welfare benefits

401(k) matching up to 5%

Tuition Reimbursement

PTO accrual from Day 1

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Health is seeking an Emergency Department Technician to assist in providing emergency care under Nursing supervision. The role involves collecting vital signs, data, and ensuring accurate documentation, while supporting patient mobility and comfort.

The position requires basic patient care knowledge, the ability to follow physician and nursing orders, and effective communication with healthcare teams.

Qualifications

• Education - H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent
• Experience - 1 Year of Experience

Responsibilities

• Helps in patient care duties. Collects data like vital signs, weight, pulse oximetry, pain scale, visual acuity, and nutritional intake. Documents on appropriate forms.
• Recognizes and reports abnormal data or findings promptly. Implements Physician, Provider, and Nursing orders responsibly. Documents interventions according to Hospital protocol.
• Provides direct technical care. Helps with mobility, toileting, feeding and other personal care needs.
• Performs phlebotomy to obtain venous blood samples and obtains and delivers other specimens for Laboratory review.
• Helps or transports patients to and from the department.
• Helps in patient education. Consoles patients and family members and responds to their concerns.
• Performs clinical coordination activities.
• Communicates effectively with Nurses, Physicians, and other healthcare team members to gather and exchange information related to patient care.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Baylor Scott & White Health is seeking an Emergency Department Technician to assist in providing emergency care under Nursing supervision. The role involves collecting vital signs, data, and ensuring accurate documentation, while supporting patient mobility and comfort.

The position requires basic patient care knowledge, the ability to follow physician and nursing orders, and effective communication with healthcare teams.