Emergency Department Tech: Fast-Paced Patient Care

CommonSpirit Health; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health's Emergency Department is seeking an Emergency Department Technician to support RNs and physicians, delivering safe patient care and assisting with critical tasks in a fast-paced ED. You will perform duties such as point-of-care tests, phlebotomy, IV insertion, EKG, wound care, and patient transport, while documenting observations and communicating changes to the care team.

Strong teamwork and adherence to patient safety are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Graduate of state certified EMTB program with IV certification or state paramedic certification.
• IV Therapy Certification required.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
• EMT license valid in the state of employment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient care as directed by the RN or physician.
• Perform technical tasks including Point of Care tests, phlebotomy, 12‑lead EKG, IV insertion, patient monitoring, wound care, and related duties.
• Communicate with RN and physician regarding patient/family observations.
• Document tasks and observations in the patient record per medical and legal standards.
• Inform primary nurses of abnormal findings and assist with plan of care, follow-up, and evaluation.
• Collaborate with nursing on the plan of care and evaluation for the patient and family.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Vital signs

Education

High School Diploma or GED

EMTB program with IV cert or Paramedic

IV Therapy Certification

BLS – American Heart Association

EMT License

Tools

EKG

IV Insertion

Sterile procedures assistance

Job description

CommonSpirit Health's Emergency Department is seeking an Emergency Department Technician to support RNs and physicians, delivering safe patient care and assisting with critical tasks in a fast-paced ED. You will perform duties such as point-of-care tests, phlebotomy, IV insertion, EKG, wound care, and patient transport, while documenting observations and communicating changes to the care team.

Strong teamwork and adherence to patient safety are essential.