ED Tech - Full Time

Bay Area Hospital; Coos Bay (OR); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Bay Area Hospital in Oregon’s South Coast is seeking an Emergency Dept Technician to deliver direct patient care under the supervision of RNs or physicians in the ED.

The role emphasizes patient safety, timely task completion, and collaboration with ED staff. Requires BLS, EMT/ED tech credentials, and a strong commitment to professional development in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• BLS required
• Violence prevention training required or obtained by the last day of the month after 90 day grace period
• EMT Basic certification or ED Technician credential
• Current CNA 2 in Oregon
• Completion of second term Nursing Curriculum or paramedic experience (recent) preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Promotes positive customer relations with internal and external customers
• Provides support to ED providers and/or private physician with procedures and treatments as requested
• Coordinates patient care with professional support staff
• Performs delegated patient care tasks as assigned by the RN and physician
• Monitors patient vital signs and notifies the RN or physician if they change
• Performs phlebotomy tasks
• Performs waived point of care testing as ordered
• Performs 12 lead EKG
• Transports patients to assigned units as appropriate
• Assists patients at discharge from the department
• Keeps the department neat and stocked
• Participates in continuing education and staff meetings
• Participates in performance improvement activities

Skills

Attendance

Patient care

Decision making

English literacy

Computer skills

Education

BLS Certification (AHA)

CNA 2 Oregon

EMT Basic / ED Technician

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Details

Time Type: Full time
Hours per Pay Period: 72
Shift: Varied 12-36
Minimum: $21.38 USD
Maximum: $31.73 USD

Department: Emergency Department

The future looks bright at Bay Area Hospital, and we are always searching for quality people to join our team. We offer a great atmosphere, competitive pay, a wide array of benefits, and many growth opportunities for our employees.

Job Description

Emergency Dept Technician Performs direct patient care activities under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Physician in the Emergency Department within his/her scope of practice.

Position Summary

Performs direct patient care activities under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Physician in the Emergency Department within his/her scope of practice.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• Promotes positive customer relations with internal and external customers
• Completes assigned tasks in a timely manner
• Provides support to ED providers and/or private physician with procedures and treatments as requested
• Coordinates patient care with professional support staff
• Performs delegated patient care tasks as assigned by the RN and physician
• Monitors patient vital signs and notifies the RN or physician if they change
• Prepares wounds for suturing
• Applies dressings when directed by professional staff
• Measures and applies OrthoGlass Splints, utilizes OrthoGlass references manual
• Start IVs and obtain blood work as directed by an RN or ED provider
• Performs phlebotomy tasks
• Performs waived point of care testing as ordered
• Performs 12 lead EKG
• Transports patients to assigned units as appropriate
• Assists patients at time of discharge from the department, whether patient is being admitted to a floor or discharge for release
• Ensures the department is neat and well stocked
• Upon patient release from the department, assists with cleaning the room by wiping the bed down, changing linens, emptying the trash, straightening furniture, and stocking the room with necessary supplies/equipment
• Participates in continuing education and other appropriate learning experiences to maintain professional competence
• Attends a minimum of 75% of the department staff meetings
• Participates in achievement of the facility, department, personal and professional objectives
• Participates in performance improvement activities to improve care, processes, and customer service excellence
• Other duties as assigned

Skills and Abilities

• Maintains regular, consistent and punctual attendance at the assigned job location
• Provides care that is appropriate to and respectful to patient’s age, culture, and spiritual needs
• Strong priority-setting and organizational skills
• Deals effectively interdepartmentally and with the public
• Ability to use a personal computer and various software programs applicable to the position
• Ability to read, write legibly, and converse effectively in the English language
• Exhibits the ability to make effective decisions based on verifiable and measurable data/criteria
• Demonstrates initiative and problem solving skills using sound judgement

Education / Certifications / Licenses / Degrees

• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) required
• Organization approved workplace violence training required or obtained by the last day of the month after 90 day grace period.
• EMT Basic certification, recent Emergency Department Technician
• current certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant 2 in the State of Oregon
• completion of second term Nursing Curriculum
• or paramedic experience (within the last two years) preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent required

Experience

• Recent (within past two years) hospital experience preferred
• Phlebotomy experience preferred

General Information

Union Affiliation: UFCW

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and job skills required.

Physical / Mental / Environmental Requirements

• Able to stand, walk, bend, squat, reach and stretch frequently
• May be required to lift up to 75 lbs.
• Must use standard precautions due to threat of exposure to blood and bodily fluids
• Needs the ability to communicate effectively through reading, writing, and speaking in person or on the telephone
• Requires significant use of computer, phone and general office equipment

Compensation Grade

UFCW Compensation Grade Profile: U046

About Us

Bay Area Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Anti-Retaliation Notice Serving Oregon's South Coast with high quality healthcare since 1974, Bay Area Hospital is an acute care district hospital with 129 beds. We are accredited by the Joint Commission, with some of the most advanced technological equipment on the Oregon Coast. We strive to improve the health of our community everyday by offering a comprehensive range of diagnostic and therapeutic services, and our employees embody our values of kindness, excellence, teamwork, ownership, and innovation.