Emergency Department Tech Assistant

St Catherine Hospital Garden City; Garden City (KS); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

St Catherine Hospital Garden City in Garden City, Kansas is seeking an Emergency Department Tech Assistant to support the delivery of primary and emergency health care. You will assist the healthcare team in coordinating patient needs, prepare patients, perform EKGs, and help with wound care and vital signs documentation.

The role includes setting up emergency rooms and equipment, while ensuring cleanliness and readiness of carts and supplies.

Qualifications

• One year of CNA or EMT experience required.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Basic computer skills.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Graduate of a Nursing Assistant Program or EMT Program.
• CNA or EMT licensure required.
• BLS from the American Heart Association required.
• EKG Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering primary and emergency health care.
• Support patient care management and team coordination.
• Prepare patients, perform EKG tests, and provide wound care.
• Document vital signs and collect lab samples.
• Clean, inspect, and set up emergency rooms, carts, and equipment.

Skills

CNA/EMT experience

Basic computer skills

English communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Nursing Assistant or EMT program graduate

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

You have a purpose, unique talents and NOW is the time to embrace it, live it and put it to work. We value incredible people with incredible skills – but your commitment to a greater cause is something we value even more. This is the heartbeat of our organization and your time will be spent in a supportive, team environment with resources to help you flourish and leaders who care about your success.

This Emergency Department Tech Assistant position is responsible for assisting in the delivery of primary health care, emergency health care, patient care management, assisting the healthcare team in coordinating, prioritizing and communicating patient, physician and staff needs.

This ED Tech role includes preparing patients and performing EKG tests, as well as providing wound care, documenting vital signs and collects lab samples. This position also includes cleaning, inspecting, and setting up emergency rooms, carts, and equipment.

Job Requirements

• One year of CNA or EMT experience required
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English
• Basic computer skills
• High School diploma or GED required
• Graduate of a Nursing Assistant Program or EMT Program
• CNA or EMT licenserequired
• BLS from the American Heart Association required
• EKG Certification preferred

Physical Requirements -Medium Work - (Exert up to 50lbs force occasionally, and/or up to 20lbs frequently, and/or up to 10lbs constantly)

Where You'll Work

St. Catherine Hospital, located in Garden City, Kansas, was founded by two pioneering physicians and the Dominican Sisters. They created and maintained the spirit that has enabled St. Catherine Hospital employees to develop a thriving health care facility unlike any other in southwest Kansas. Like many of the families and businesses in our community, our roots run deep 85 years of excellence and counting. Residents of Garden City enjoy life in a relaxed, small-town (population approx. 30,000) with a zoo, several parks, golf courses, modern shopping and more.