Emergency Department Tech: Fast-Paced Patient Care

Jobtailor; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks an Emergency Department Technician to support patient care under RN supervision in a fast-paced ED. You will assist with admissions, discharges, vital signs, specimen collection and patient transport in a hospital setting.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, certification such as EMT/CNA/MA, BLS, and phlebotomy skills, with experience in ED or similar environments. Join a collaborative healthcare team to ensure patient safety and quality care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year recent experience (within the past 5 years) providing patient care in an emergency department or similar setting.
• EMT, CNA or MA certification, or equivalent education.
• BLS upon hire.
• Phlebotomy certification or equivalent experience.
• Ability to provide care across the age continuum, from infants through geriatric patients.
• Ability to perform 12-lead EKGs, wound preparation, simple dressings, orthopedic splinting, specimen collection and testing, and patient transport.
• Ability to perform safe patient lifts, transfers, turns, positioning, mobilization and restraint/seclusion observation.
• Ability to maintain patient-care areas, equipment, supplies and documentation.
• Drug test required

Responsibilities

• Perform direct and indirect patient-care tasks under supervision and direction of nursing staff.
• Assist with patient admission and discharge procedures.
• Obtain vital signs and patient weights.
• Record intake and output and provide emotional support.
• Respond to call lights and monitor equipment alarms.
• Escort and transport patients within the hospital.
• Maintain cleanliness and restock supplies in patient-care areas.
• Assist with emergency department supply maintenance and quality assurance activities.
• Support administrative operations as needed.

Skills

Vital Sign Monitoring

Specimen Collection

Wound Preparation

Patient Transport

Emergency Department Documentation

Patient Lifting and Positioning

Hygiene Assistance

Intake and Output Recording

Emergency Response

Team Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

EMT, CNA or MA Certification

BLS on Hire

Phlebotomy Certification or Equivalent

Job description

Jobtailor seeks an Emergency Department Technician to support patient care under RN supervision in a fast-paced ED. You will assist with admissions, discharges, vital signs, specimen collection and patient transport in a hospital setting.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, certification such as EMT/CNA/MA, BLS, and phlebotomy skills, with experience in ED or similar environments. Join a collaborative healthcare team to ensure patient safety and quality care.