ED Tech - Labor Pool

Riverside Health; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 26,174 - 33,062; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Health in Williamsburg, Virginia, is seeking an Emergency Technician to assist physicians and nurses in the ED. You will perform EKGs, phlebotomy, IV setup and other tasks under supervision, ensuring timely and safe patient care across age groups.

The ideal candidate has EMT training and CPR/BLS, with 1 year of experience preferred. The role emphasizes teamwork, documentation, and quick decision-making in a dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• EMT/Paramedic training program preferred.
• 1 year Emergency Technician experience preferred.
• EMT certification (NREMT or VDHP) required or military equivalent accepted.
• CPR/BLS certification required to start.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians and RNs in delivering patient care, including invasive and non-invasive procedures.
• Perform EKGs, phlebotomy, and IV setup as directed.
• Document patient information per RHS standards.
• Monitor patient conditions and escalate to the team using SBAR when needed.
• Prioritize tasks to support patient throughput and safety.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to meet patient care needs.
• Fill in as monitor tech as needed.

Skills

Assessment ability

SBAR communication

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

EMT/Paramedic training program

Job description

Hiring Range

$18.90 - $24.60/Hourly. Actual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.

Location

Williamsburg, Virginia

Overview

Works under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse, and the medical direction of the Emergency Department Physician. Responsible for providing assistance to physicians and RN in the delivery of patient care to include invasive and non-invasive procedures: EKGs, IVs, phlebotomy. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to age of the patient served in assigned department. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span. Collects data reflective of the patient's status and assists with the interpretation of appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to age specific needs as described in the departmental policy and procedural guide. Emergency Technician will fill in as the monitor tech as needed.

What You Will Do

• Demonstrates assessment ability by applying standards of practice as it relates to the specialty or patient population served (i.e. surgical, med surg, critical care, ED, specialty unit).
• Recognizes and responds to variances of patient care/condition and appropriately notifies physician and team, utilizing SBAR process when applicable.
• Accurately completes all required clinical documentation consistently per RHS standards.
• Demonstrates flexibility and sense of urgency to facilitate patient throughput throughout the facility. Responds to patient needs timely.
• Demonstrates understanding of diverse patient care populations served within the community. Works to link needs of patient population with community resource.
• Ability to delegate and prioritize tasks to facilitate quality patient care and ensure all patient care needs are met. Able to recognize and respond to emergency situations.
• Monitor/supports personal departmental productivity through volunteering for and recommending creative changes to include flexing and shift changes to meet the needs of the department.
• Demonstrates the ability to build trusting collaborative relationships with a multi-disciplinary team to support patient care needs.
• Maintains a safe patient care environment by complying with RHS policies/procedures/regulatory requirements that support National Safety Patient Goals and Quality Initiatives. Recognizes and reports variances and provides resolutions.
• Supports and/or provides suggestions for cost containment. Provides feedback in new equipment/product evaluations; identifies and recommends solutions for cost savings and waste reduction.
• Participates positively in training and support of all team members, volunteers and students as needed. Engages new team members to create a supportive environment.
• Fill in as the monitor tech as needed.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)
• Program Graduate, Paramedic or Emergency Medical Technician training course (Preferred)

Experience

• 1 year Emergency Technician preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• EMT-B does NOT qualify – see below qualifications*
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) – National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) Advanced, Intermediate, or Paramedic ONLY (Required) OR Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) – Virginia Department of Health Professions (VDHP) Advanced, Intermediate, or Paramedic ONLY (Required) OR Military Experience – US Military equivalent military experience in lieu of EMT certification (A, I, and P) will be accepted (i.e., military technician or corps)
• CPR/BLS Certification – American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) (Required to start employment)
• ACLS Provider – American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) (Required to start employment)
• PALS Provider – American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) (Required within 180 days of starting)