Emergency Department Tech I — Frontline Patient Care

Phelps Health; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Phelps Health is seeking an Emergency Department Technician – Level 1 to join our fast-paced ED team in Missouri. You will perform direct patient care, monitor vital signs, and assist with procedures while supporting patient safety and high-quality care.

You will also handle documentation, ADL assistance, and transport duties, with potential to serve as ED Lead Tech. BLS is required; CNA/PCA preferred; Missouri driver’s license and CEVO/Mandt training within required timelines.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One year experience in direct patient caregiving roles preferred.
• BLS certification required (American Heart Association).
• PCA/CNA certification preferred.
• Missouri Class E driver's license within 90 days of hire.
• CEVO certification within 90 days or as available.
• Mandt training completed.

Responsibilities

• Performs direct and indirect patient care activities to support quality outcomes and patient safety.
• Performs vital signs, 12‑lead EKGs, specimen collection, point‑of‑care testing, and ADL assistance.
• Uses de‑escalation techniques and communicates status changes to the team.
• Documents information into the patient’s medical record and EHR in a timely, accurate manner.
• May function as ED Lead Tech to assist in coordination and problem solving.

Skills

Vital signs

12‑lead EKG

Communication

De‑escalation

Time management

Infection control

Documentation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Phelps Health is seeking an Emergency Department Technician – Level 1 to join our fast-paced ED team in Missouri. You will perform direct patient care, monitor vital signs, and assist with procedures while supporting patient safety and high-quality care.

You will also handle documentation, ADL assistance, and transport duties, with potential to serve as ED Lead Tech. BLS is required; CNA/PCA preferred; Missouri driver’s license and CEVO/Mandt training within required timelines.