Emergency Department Tech - Emergency Department - Nights

JPS Health Network; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

JPS Health Network is seeking an Emergency Department Tech I-IV to support patient care in a fast-paced ED. Responsibilities include vital signs, ECG monitoring, venipuncture/IV tasks, and assisting with treatments under licensed staff.

Certification in CMA or EMT and BLS-CPR are required, with orientation within 90 days. The position is full-time, based at Fort Worth’s JPS Patient Care Pavilion, with day schedules and shift adjustments as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and completion of an accredited medical training program (e.g. EMT-B/I, EMT-P, CMA).
• Current CMA or EMT registration.
• Current JPS recognized BLS– CPR Certification and must be maintained.
• Must have current licensure, certification, or registration relative to the discipline.
• Complete Area Specific Competency Based Orientation within the first 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Obtains and records vital signs, I/O's, weights, basic ECG monitoring, venipuncture/IV skills.
• Provides emergency first aid treatment.
• Responds to medical emergencies.
• Transports patients by wheelchair or stretcher.
• Notifies nurse of abnormal findings or changes in patient status.

Skills

Vital signs

ECG monitoring

Venipuncture/IV

Medical terminology

Emergency care

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CMA certification

EMT certification

Tools

Epic

Job description

Who We Are

JPS Health Network is a $950 million, tax-supported healthcare system in North Texas. Licensed for 582 beds, the network features over 25 locations across Tarrant County, with John Peter Smith Hospital a Level I Trauma Center, Tarrant County's only psychiatric emergency center, and the largest hospital-based family medical residency program in the nation. The health network employs more than 7,200 people.

Acclaim Multispecialty Group is the medical practice group featuring over 300 providers serving JPS Health Network. Specialties range from primary care to general surgery and trauma. The Acclaim Multispecialty Group formed around a common set of incentives and expectations supporting the operational, financial, and clinical performance outcomes of the network. Our goal is to provide high quality, compassionate clinical care for every patient, every time.

Why JPS?

We're more than a hospital. We're 7,200 of the most dedicated people you could ever meet. Our goal is to make sure the people of our community get the care they need and deserve. As community stewards, we abide by three Rules of the Road:

1. Own it. Everyone who wears the JPS badge contributes to our journey to excellence.

2. Seek joy. Every day, every shift, we celebrate our patients, smile, and emphasize positivity.

3. Don't be a jerk. Everyone is treated with courtesy and respect. Smiling, laughter, compassion - key components of our everyday experience at JPS.

When working here, you're surrounded by passion, diversity, and dedication. We look forward to meeting you!

Requisition Number:

47216

Employment Type:

Full Time

Division:

EMERGENCY SERVICES

Compensation Type:

Hourly

Job Category:

Patient Care Support

7pm – 7am

Location:

JPS Patient Care Pavilion

Shift Worked:

Day

Job Description:

Job Summary: The Emergency Department Tech I-IV performs various technical duties and tasks which include assisting with direct and indirect treatment and care of patients.

Essential Job Functions & Accountabilities:

• Obtains and records vital signs, I/O's, weights, basic ECG monitoring, venipuncture/IV skills, bedside testing, and documents in the patients record as directed by the licensed personnel.
• Provides emergency first aid treatment.
• Responds to medical emergencies.
• Performs basic patient care with consideration for age and developmental stage.
• Transports patients by wheelchair or stretcher.
• Notifies nurse of abnormal findings or changes in patient status.
• Performs clerical functions.
• Monitors patients requiring constant observation and documents as directed.
• Accesses and navigates through Epic.
• Job description is not an all-inclusive list of duties and may be subject to change with or without notice. Staff are expected to perform other duties as assigned.
• Must be able to complete all job duties and functions of the role with or without assistive/adaptive devices, and/or reasonable accommodations.
• Work environments may differ based on job functions and location. Work is subject to schedule changes and/or variable work hours.

Qualifications:

• Required Qualifications:
• High School Diploma or GED, plus completion of an accredited medical training program (e.g. EMT-B/I, EMT-P, CMA). Or completion of first semester of accredited nursing program.
• Current certification from a national registry as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or current State of Texas registration (EMT).
• Current JPS recognized BLS– CPR Certification and must be maintained throughout employment.
• Must have current licensure, certification, or registration relative to the discipline used to qualify for the position and must be maintained throughout employment.
• Completion of Area Specific Competency Based Orientation Program within the first 90 days of employment.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Level 1 EKG Competency (subsequent to hire).

Location Address:
1575 S. Main Street
Fort Worth, Texas, 76104
United States