Emergency Department Tech I — Vital Patient Care

Phelps Health; Phelps (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Phelps Health is seeking an Emergency Department Technician – Level 1 to provide direct and indirect patient care under supervision. The role includes vital signs, EKGs, specimen collection, and daily living activities, with potential to lead the ED technical team.

Required: BLS, Missouri driving license within 90 days, and CEVO/Mandt training as applicable. A High School diploma and one year of caregiving experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma preferred.
• One year experience in direct patient caregiving roles preferred.
• Certification as PCA/CNA preferred.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support required.
• Class E Missouri driving license within 90 days of hire as applicable.
• CEVO certification completed within 90 days of hire or as certification classes allow.
• Mandt training course.

Responsibilities

• Performs direct and indirect patient care activities to support quality outcomes and patient safety.
• Performs vital signs, 12-lead EKGs, specimen collection, and point-of-care testing.
• Assists with activities of daily living and patient transportation within the department.
• May function as ED Lead Tech to facilitate communication and task completion.
• Works independently, meets commitments, and stays organized under pressure.
• Documents pertinent information into the patient’s medical record in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates competency through required training, audits, and data collections.
• Communicates effectively with patients and staff to reduce barriers and de-escalate conflicts.

Skills

Vital signs

EKG

Patient care

Transportation

Documentation

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Phelps Health is seeking an Emergency Department Technician – Level 1 to provide direct and indirect patient care under supervision. The role includes vital signs, EKGs, specimen collection, and daily living activities, with potential to lead the ED technical team.

Required: BLS, Missouri driving license within 90 days, and CEVO/Mandt training as applicable. A High School diploma and one year of caregiving experience are preferred.