Emergency Department Tech: Fast-Paced Patient Care

St. Luke’s University Health Network; Easton (Northampton County); On-site; USD 33,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke's University Health Network is seeking an Emergency Department Technician to support the ED team with patient care, transport, and monitoring within the emergency department.

The role emphasizes collaboration with nurses and physicians to anticipate patient needs and ensure timely interventions. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, CPR certification, and familiarity with medical terminology.

Qualifications

• CPR certification is required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology is preferred.
• First Receivers – Operations Level Hazardous Materials Emergency Response training is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Responds to medical emergencies with an RN and transports patient to ED.
• Responds to critical patient situations.
• Sets up and assists with operating specialty equipment.
• Performs clinical procedures within scope of practice.
• Performs EKGs, glucometry, phlebotomy, point-of-care testing, and collects/sends specimens.
• Performs quality control checks as appropriate.
• Accepts responsibility for providing safe, appropriate, quality patient care.

Skills

CPR certification

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma

Job description

St. Luke's University Health Network is seeking an Emergency Department Technician to support the ED team with patient care, transport, and monitoring within the emergency department.

The role emphasizes collaboration with nurses and physicians to anticipate patient needs and ensure timely interventions. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, CPR certification, and familiarity with medical terminology.