Emergency Department Technician

CommonSpirit Health; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health's Emergency Department is seeking an Emergency Department Technician to support RNs and physicians, delivering safe patient care and assisting with critical tasks in a fast-paced ED. You will perform duties such as point-of-care tests, phlebotomy, IV insertion, EKG, wound care, and patient transport, while documenting observations and communicating changes to the care team.

Strong teamwork and adherence to patient safety are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Graduate of state certified EMTB program with IV certification or state paramedic certification.
• IV Therapy Certification required.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
• EMT license valid in the state of employment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient care as directed by the RN or physician.
• Perform technical tasks including Point of Care tests, phlebotomy, 12‑lead EKG, IV insertion, patient monitoring, wound care, and related duties.
• Communicate with RN and physician regarding patient/family observations.
• Document tasks and observations in the patient record per medical and legal standards.
• Inform primary nurses of abnormal findings and assist with plan of care, follow-up, and evaluation.
• Collaborate with nursing on the plan of care and evaluation for the patient and family.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Vital signs

Education

High School Diploma or GED

EMTB program with IV cert or Paramedic

IV Therapy Certification

BLS – American Heart Association

EMT License

Tools

EKG

IV Insertion

Sterile procedures assistance

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Emergency Department Technician, you will perform functions delegated by the RN, providing essential support in meeting the physical and emotional needs of patients in the Emergency Department.

Every day you will collaborate with the healthcare team, communicate effectively, and facilitate patient care, all in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act and the critical care tech job description.

To be successful in this role, you will possess strong patient support skills, the ability to work collaboratively within a fast-paced environment, and a commitment to communication and teamwork to meet patient needs effectively.

• Delivers patient care as directed by the RN or physician to provide safe and effective patient care by performing technical skills and tasks within hospital and/or department guidelines.

• Performs a variety of technical tasks competently based on unit competencies which may include but not limited to: Point of Care lab tests, Phlebotomy for laboratory specimens IV or straight draw, 12 lead EKG recording, IV insertion for adults, Assist with placing patients on monitoring devices and recording vital signs, Foley catheter insertiongender specific, Straight Catheter insertion for adults gender specific, Ortho splinting, Crutch Training, Wound care and dressing, Patient transport, Ocular irrigations with Morgan lens, Sets up for and Assists providers with sterile procedures such as suturing or central line placement.

• Communicates with RN and physician regarding patient/family observations in an ongoing fashion to assist in the treatment of patients.

• Documents tasks and observations on the patient record according to medical and legal standards.

• Communicates patient information by informing primary nurses of any abnormal or untoward finding during assigned duties.

• Collaborates with nursing, through delegation, regarding plan of care, followup, and evaluation for the patient and family.

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Diploma or GED

• Graduate of state certified EMTB program with IV certification or state paramedic certification

• IV Therapy Certification (IV cert not required for UT)

• BLS through the American Heart Association

• EMT license through state of employment

Preferred

• One (1) year of healthcare experience (prehospital or ED or patient care)

• EKG Basic Certification

• Paramedic license through state of employment

Where You'll Work

With more than 700 care sites across the U.S. from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.

Pay Range

$18.15 - $28.13 /hour

We are an equal opportunity employer.