Emergency Department Tech: Vital Signs & Patient Care

EvergreenHealth; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision and dental insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Free parking

Commuter benefits

Job summary

EvergreenHealth in Kirkland, WA seeks a dedicated ED support professional to assist physicians and nurses. You will perform direct patient care tasks, monitor vital signs, venipunctures and EKGs, and handle clerical duties related to order communication.

The role requires ED-specific training and adherence to hospital policies. Responsibilities include patient transport, room maintenance, stocking, and ensuring timely completion of tasks.

Qualifications

• One of the credentials listed below is required at time of hire.
• Washington State Nursing Assistant-Certified or -Registered must be active at time of hire.
• EMT credential or NREMT credential is required; EMT must obtain RN-Registered within 30 days if remaining as EMT.
• Certified as Medical Assistant-Phlebotomist within six months following EHMC ED-specific training component.
• Current Healthcare Provider BLS certification by date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient support, assist with clinical procedures, perform vital signs, venipunctures, and EKGs.
• Provide indirect patient support, room maintenance, stocking, and PAR level supply ordering.
• Transport patients, run errands and communicate with care teams.
• Adhere to attendance, punctuality and dependability; complete responsibilities within designated time frames.
• Support organizational policy, goals and values while performing duties.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Vital signs

EKG

Venipuncture

Patient transport

Clerical duties

Communication

Education

Washington State Nursing Assistant-Certified

Washington State Nursing Assistant-Registered

Washington State Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians

Medical Assistant-Phlebotomist certification

Healthcare Provider BLS certification

EHMC ED-specific training component

Job description

EvergreenHealth in Kirkland, WA seeks a dedicated ED support professional to assist physicians and nurses. You will perform direct patient care tasks, monitor vital signs, venipunctures and EKGs, and handle clerical duties related to order communication.

The role requires ED-specific training and adherence to hospital policies. Responsibilities include patient transport, room maintenance, stocking, and ensuring timely completion of tasks.