Emergency Department Technician - Fast-Paced Patient Care

Doctors Hospital of Williamsburg; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 26,036 - 33,888; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Health System in Williamsburg seeks an Emergency Technician to support the ED team under supervision of the RN and ED physician. You will assist with EKGs, IVs, phlebotomy and other procedures, while ensuring patient data is accurately documented and communicated using SBAR.

Ideal candidates have EMT/Paramedic training, CPR/BLS certification, and willingness to obtain ACLS/PALS within 180 days. Experience in emergency settings is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• EMT-Paramedic training preferred; EMT certification required (EMT-B does not qualify).
• 1 year Emergency Technician experience preferred.
• CPR/BLS required; ACLS and PALS required within 180 days of starting.

Responsibilities

• Assists physicians and RNs in the ED with invasive and non-invasive procedures.
• Performs EKGs, IVs, and phlebotomy; monitors patient status.
• Completes clinical documentation per RHS standards; uses SBAR to communicate changes.
• Demonstrates flexibility to support patient throughput and urgent needs.
• Also fills in as monitor technician as needed and supports cost containment.

Skills

Emergency care

SBAR communication

Patient assessment

Vital signs monitoring

Education

High School Diploma or GED

EMT/Paramedic training

Tools

CPR/BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

Job description

Riverside Health System in Williamsburg seeks an Emergency Technician to support the ED team under supervision of the RN and ED physician. You will assist with EKGs, IVs, phlebotomy and other procedures, while ensuring patient data is accurately documented and communicated using SBAR.

Ideal candidates have EMT/Paramedic training, CPR/BLS certification, and willingness to obtain ACLS/PALS within 180 days. Experience in emergency settings is preferred.