Emergency Department Technician

UnityPoint Health; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO and paid holidays

401K matching

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Short/Long-term disability insurance

Daily Pay / Earned wage access

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Job summary

UnityPoint Health in Iowa is seeking an Emergency Department Technician to provide essential clinical and clerical support under the supervision of RNs and physicians. The role involves non-invasive tasks, patient monitoring, transport, and maintaining a safe care environment.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, 1 year of clinical experience preferred, EMT-B certification with BLS, and CPI/MOAB training after hire. This is a full-time, on-site ED role with rotating holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 1 year clinical experience preferred.
• EMT-B certification with BLS required or achieved within 30 days.
• CPI, MOAB, and state abuse reporting trainings required after hire.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with RNs and care team to support individualized plans of care.
• Monitor, document vital signs and clinical data in EMR.
• Provide non-invasive clinical and clerical support in ED under RN/physician direction.
• Perform EKGs, assist with patient transport, and support activities of daily living.
• Maintain equipment and treatment areas; ensure safety and infection control.
• Document thoroughly and comply with regulatory standards.

Education

High school diploma or GED

EMT-B certification

BLS certification

CPI certification

MOAB training

Child Abuse Reporting training

Dependent Adult Abuse Reporting training

Job description

• Shift: 8 or 12 hour shifts available, every other weekend, rotating holiday
• Job ID: 188279

• Area of Interest: Patient Care
• FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.9
• Department: Emergency/Emer & Trauma
• Shift: 8 or 12 hour shifts available, every other weekend, rotating holiday
• Job ID: 188279

Overview

Full time (36 hours per week): 8 or 12 hour shifts available, every other weekend, rotating holiday.

The Emergency Department Technician provides essential clinical and clerical support under the supervision of Registered Nurses and physicians. This role supports patient care through non-invasive clinical tasks, patient monitoring, transport, and maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient care environment.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with RNs and the interdisciplinary care team to support individualized plans of care and optimize patient outcomes
• Accurately obtain, monitor, and document vital signs and clinical data in the electronic medical record (EMR)
• Deliver non-invasive clinical and clerical support within the Emergency Department under RN and physician direction
• Perform EKGs, assist with patient transport, and support activities of daily living while ensuring patient comfort and dignity
• Prepare, maintain, and ensure proper functioning of clinical equipment and treatment areas
• Maintain precise, timely documentation in the electronic health record in accordance with regulatory standards
• Promote a safe, clean, and compliant care environment following infection prevention and safety protocols
• Effective clinical communication and strong interdisciplinary teamwork
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment with sound judgment
• High attention to detail with strong clinical documentation practices
• Demonstrated commitment to patient-centered care, safety, and service excellence

Qualifications

Education

High school diploma or GED

Experience

At least one year of clinical experience - Preferred

License(s)/Certification(s)

• Required (Upon Hire or Preferred):
  • Emergency Medical Technician – Basic (EMT-B) certification
  • Accepted from: Iowa Department of Public Health (IADPH), Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), or Wisconsin Department of Health Services (WI DHS)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) (preferred upon hire; required within 30 days)
• Required Within 90 Days of Hire:
  • Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification
  • Management of Aggressive Behavior (MOAB) training
  • Mandatory Reporter Training (as applicable to state of practice):
    • Child Abuse Reporting (IA and/or IL)
    • Dependent Adult Abuse Reporting (IA and/or IL)