EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT TECH I

JPS Health Network; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Emergency Department Tech I-IV at JPS Health Network supports the ED by assisting with direct and indirect patient care, vital signs, and procedures in a night shift environment.

This role requires completion of an accredited medical training program, current CMA or EMT certification, and BLS-CPR; familiarity with Epic is helpful and willingness to rotate through ED tasks.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with an accredited medical training program.
• Current CMA or Texas EMT registration.
• Current BLS CPR certification and must be maintained.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and record vital signs, inputs/outputs, weights, basic ECG monitoring, venipuncture/IV skills, and document in patient records.
• Provide emergency first aid and respond to medical emergencies.
• Transport patients by wheelchair or stretcher and notify nurse of status changes.
• Perform clerical functions and navigate Epic as directed.
• Perform basic patient care with attention to age and developmental stage.

Skills

EMT-B/I

CMA

BLS CPR

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Medical training program

Nursing pre-reqs (1st semester)

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

• Own it. Everyone who wears the JPS badge contributes to our journey to excellence.
• Seek joy. Every day, every shift, we celebrate our patients, smile, and emphasize positivity.
• 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! For more information, visit www.jpshealthnet.org. To view all job vacancies, visit www.jpshealthnet.org, www.jpshealthnet.org/careers, or www.teamacclaim.org.

Job Title

Emergency Department Tech

Requisition Number

46286

Employment Type

Full Time

Division

EMERGENCY SERVICES

Compensation Type

Hourly

Job Category

Patient Care Support

Hours Worked

7pm – 7am

Location

JPS Patient Care Pavilion

Shift Worked

Night

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