Emergency Department Technician Assistant

CommonSpirit Health; Garden City (KS); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health's St. Catherine Hospital in Garden City, KS, seeks an Emergency Department Technician to support the ED team under the RN's supervision. You will perform clinical tasks, monitor patients, and assist with procedures while maintaining patient comfort and safety.

Key requirements include EMT-B program completion with IV certification, BLS, and state EMT license. Prior healthcare exposure is preferred; strong teamwork and communication are essential to ensure timely, quality

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Graduate of a state-certified EMT-B program with IV certification or state paramedic certification.
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association.
• EMT license or certification required by the employing state.

Responsibilities

• Delivers patient care as directed by the RN or physician.
• Performs point-of-care tests, IV therapy, phlebotomy, 12 lead EKG recording, and other technical tasks.
• Transports patients and assists providers with sterile procedures such as suturing or central line placement.
• Communicates with RN and physician regarding patient/family observations to support treatment.
• Records tasks and observations in the patient record according to medical and legal standards.

Skills

EMT Certification

BLS

IV Therapy

Phlebotomy

EKG

Education

High School Diploma or GED

State-certified EMT-B program

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.

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Diploma or GED
• Graduate of statecertified 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

St. Catherine Hospital, located in Garden City, Kansas, was founded by two pioneering physicians and the Dominican Sisters. They created and maintained the spirit that has enabled St. Catherine Hospital employees to develop a thriving health care facility unlike any other in southwest Kansas. Like many of the families and businesses in our community, our roots run deep - 85 years of excellence and counting. Residents of Garden City enjoy life in a relaxed, small-town (population approx. 30,000) with a zoo, several parks, golf courses, modern shopping and more.

Pay Range

$16.00 - $23.00 /hour

We are an equal opportunity employer.