ED Tech - Part Time Night (Medical Insurance Eligible)

Riverside Health; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Doctors Hospital of Williamsburg seeks an Emergency Technician to assist physicians and registered nurses in delivering patient care in a fast-paced ED. The role includes performing EKGs, IV insertions, and phlebotomy, while ensuring accurate documentation and patient safety.

You will occasionally serve as monitor tech, support throughput, and coordinate with a multidisciplinary team to meet patient needs across age groups.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• EMT NR Advanced/Intermed or Paramedic certification is required per job ad.
• CPR/BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required to start and within specified timelines.

Responsibilities

• Assists physicians and RNs in delivering patient care, including invasive and non-invasive procedures (EKG, IVs, phlebotomy).
• Demonstrates assessment and critical-thinking skills to respond to changes in patient condition.
• Completes clinical documentation per RHS standards; maintains patient safety and regulatory compliance.
• Fills in as monitor tech as needed to support department operations and patient throughput.
• Communicates effectively with team using SBAR as applicable to patient handoffs and care coordination.

Skills

SBAR communication

Patient care assistance

Monitor equipment operation

Ability to prioritize tasks

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

EMT NR Advanced/Intermed or Paramedic

Tools

EKG monitoring equipment

Phlebotomy equipment

IV insertion equipment

Monitor tech equipment

Job description

Williamsburg, VirginiaHiring 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.*Please pay close attention to qualification for this role*OverviewWorks 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: EKG's, 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 assist 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 doDemonstrates 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.Demonstrate 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.QualificationsEducationHigh School Diploma or GED, (Required)Program Graduate, Paramedic or Emergency Medical Technician training course (Preferred)Experience1 year Emergency Technician preferredLicenses 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., medical technician or corps (Required)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)To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers.