Emergency Department Tech – Full-Time, Critical Care

Harrison-Memorial-Hospital; Cynthiana (KY); On-site; USD 41,328,000 - 61,992,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

401K/403b Plan

Job summary

Harrison Memorial Hospital in Cynthiana, Kentucky seeks an Emergency Department Technician (ER Tech) to provide direct patient care and technical support under RN or physician supervision. Responsibilities include triage support, vital signs, specimen handling, and assisting with ED procedures in a fast-paced environment.

Required: High school diploma or equivalent, EMT-B license or SRNA certification in Kentucky, and BLS.

Qualifications

• EMT-B license or active SRNA certification in Kentucky required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• BLS certification required."

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing and provider staff with patient assessment, treatment, and transport.
• Obtain and document vital signs, weight, height, and glucose accurately and timely.
• Assist with specimen collection, labeling, and transport following custody and identification requirements.
• Support RN staff in patient triage and gathering medical history and chief complaint.
• Provide basic patient care (bathing, toileting, positioning, ambulation) as permitted by scope of practice.
• Perform CPR and AED use, splinting, wound care, and other delegated procedures.
• Set up sterile fields and assist with ED procedures (suturing, line insertions).
• Transport patients safely within the facility with continuous observation as needed.
• Apply monitoring equipment as directed by nursing staff.
• Ensure EMTALA compliance and avoid delays in screening or stabilizing treatment.
• Maintain HIPAA confidentiality and infection prevention policies.
• Document accurately in the EHR and participate in drills and code situations.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and staff to promote safe, patient-centered care.

Skills

EMT-B license

BLS

High stress tolerance

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

SRNA certification in Kentucky

EMT-B license in Kentucky

Job description

Harrison Memorial Hospital in Cynthiana, Kentucky seeks an Emergency Department Technician (ER Tech) to provide direct patient care and technical support under RN or physician supervision. Responsibilities include triage support, vital signs, specimen handling, and assisting with ED procedures in a fast-paced environment.

Required: High school diploma or equivalent, EMT-B license or SRNA certification in Kentucky, and BLS.