Emergency Department Technician

CommonSpirit Health; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health in Washington state is seeking an Emergency Department Tech to provide direct patient care under RN supervision, combining CNA and monitor technician responsibilities.

You will perform phlebotomy, wound care, and cardiac monitoring, support nurses and physicians, manage supplies, and coordinate patient flow in a fast-paced ED.

The role requires EKG certification within 90 days and strong communication and computer skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• NA-C certification and MA-R credential needed.
• EKG certification required within 90 days of hire and annually thereafter.
• Strong knowledge of abnormal cardiac rhythms.
• Ability to work independently in stressful situations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in using a computer.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under RN supervision.
• Support nursing and physician staff with care and treatments.
• Organize and maintain department inventory and supplies.
• Perform phlebotomy, splinting, Point of Care, and wound care.
• Monitor cardiac rhythms and alert RNs to changes.
• Serve as Patient Flow Coordinator in the ED.

Skills

Patient care

Phlebotomy

Cardiac monitoring

Communication

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Nursing Assistant Certification (NA-C)

Registered Medical Assistant (MA-R) credential

Tools

EKG equipment

PC/computer

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Emergency Department Tech, you will have the duties and responsibilities of both the Patient Care Technician (C.N.A) and Monitor Technician, including other specific responsibilities outlined below. You will provide direct patient care under the supervision of the Registered Nurse.

Every day you will provide support to nursing and physician staff by performing tasks and procedures that assist in the care and treatment of patients with illnesses and injuries. Additionally, you will organize, replace, and maintain inventory and supply levels in the department.

To be successful in this role, you will perform phlebotomy, splinting, Point of Care, and wound care interventions, supporting the work of nursing, EKG, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and respiratory therapy staff. You will also provide on-going surveillance of patient cardiac monitors, giving RNs immediate notification of any changes in cardiac rhythms and/or vital signs, and perform Patient Flow Coordinator duties in the Emergency Department.

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Certification as a Nursing Assistant (NA-C), and must maintain a Registered Medical Assistant (MA-R) credential
• Electrocardiogram (EKG) certification - must pass an EKG validation test within ninety (90) days of hire and annually thereafter to ensure competency
• Comprehensive working knowledge of and demonstrated skill in recognizing abnormal cardiac rhythms
• Strong problem solving, organizational, and time management skills
• Working knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, diagnostic tests/procedures, and medications
• Ability to work independently and respond appropriately in stressful situations
• Excellent interpersonal verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in using personal computer
• Ability to assertively advocate for patient safety, by communicating the urgency of patient instability through monitoring of vital signs and rhythm changes from the monitor screens

Where You'll Work

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health brings together two award winning health systems in Washington state - CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason. As one integrated health system with the most patient access points in western Washington our team includes 18,000 staff and nearly 5,000 employed physicians and affiliated providers. At Virginia Mason Franciscan Health you will find the safest and highest quality of care provided by our expert, compassionate medical care team at 11 hospitals and nearly 300 sites throughout the greater Puget Sound region.

Pay Range

$29.82 - $45.63 / hour