Emergency Dept. Tech - Emergency Dept - Duke Raleigh Campus - PRN

Duke University; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Duke Raleigh Hospital, a campus of Duke University Health System, is seeking an Emergency Department Tech I at the Raleigh, NC location. Under the supervision of the nurse, you will assist with basic life support, patient transport, and support for ED operations.

Qualifications include High school diploma or GED, NCA I or EMT training, BLS, and ability to lift and move patients. This regular, on-site position offers exposure to comprehensive emergency services and opportunities for professional

Qualifications

• Work requires graduation from an accredited high school or GED and completion of the NCA I training or North Carolina EMT training.
• Current minimum listing as an NCA I or EMT with no substantiated findings; BLS required.
• 1 year of relatable experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Nurse, performs initial basic life support interventions (airway, breathing, and circulation).
• Initiates life-saving measures: open airway, hemorrhage control, chest compressions, stabilization of fractures, cervical spine protection.
• Stabilizes and extricates injured patients from vehicles at the ED entrance.
• Assists patients to and from vehicles and the ED.
• Acts as liaison between patient family and ED staff, maintaining communication on patient condition.
• Transports patients from triage/waiting area to the treatment area.
• Duke Raleigh ED duties may include EKGs and vital signs per policy.
• Performs related duties as required.

Skills

Nurse Aide I tasks

Heavy lifting

Patient care across ages

Prioritization & motivation

Work under stress

Hazmat decontamination training

Relatable experience preferred

Education

High school diploma or GED

NCA I training

EMT training

BLS certification

Job description

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Emergency Dept. Tech - Emergency Dept - Duke Raleigh Campus - PRN

Work Arrangement: On-Site

Requisition Number: 273870

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Location: Raleigh, NC, US, 27710

Date: Oct 24, 2026

At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.

About Duke Raleigh Hospital, A Campus of Duke University Hospital

Pursue your passion for caring with the Duke Raleigh Campus in Raleigh, North Carolina. With 204-beds, it is the third largest of the four Duke Health hospitals and offers a comprehensive array of services, including cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, advanced gastrointestinal, and wound healing care.

Duke Nursing Highlights:

• Duke University Health System is designated as a Magnet organization
• Nurses from each hospital are consistently recognized each year as North Carolina's Great 100 Nurses.
• Duke University Health System was awarded the American Board of Nursing Specialties Award for Nursing Certification Advocacy for being strong advocates of specialty nursing certification.
• Duke University Health System has 6000 + registered nurses
• Quality of Life: Living in the Triangle!
• Relocation Assistance (based on eligibility)

Emergency Department Technician I - ED Tech I - Duke Raleigh Hospital - Raleigh, NC

Duke Raleigh Health System seeks to hire a ED Tech I who will embrace our mission of Advancing Health Together

Department Profile

The Duke Raleigh Emergency Department is a medium sized community based hospital located in Raleigh, NC.

Job Summary

• Under the direction of the Nurse, performs initial basic life support interventions (airway, breathing, and circulation) on emergency department patients presenting for care.
• Initiates life saving measures, i.e., opening an airway, hemorrhage control, chest compressions, stabilization of fractures, cervical spine alignment/protection.
• Stabilizes and extricates injured patients from vehicles at the emergency department entrance.
• Assists patients to and from vehicles and the emergency department.
• Acts as a liaison between the patient family/significant other and the members of the emergency staff by maintaining open communication regarding patient condition, changes in condition, patient complaints, status, progress, etc.
• Transports patients from triage/waiting area to the treatment area in the emergency department at the request of the Nurse
• Performs related duties as required.
• The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
• Duke RaleighED duties might include some of the following: Perform EKG’s and vital signs per policy and as directed by the nurse; assist patients with care needs; assist patients with requests for information; assist with labelling of specimens and making sure nurse or ED Tech receive specimen, hourly rounding for needs, comfort and pain rating.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Must be able to perform all Nurse Aide I tasks as defined by the North Carolina Division of Facility Services Nurse Aide Registry.
• Heavy lifting and the ability to transport stretcher and wheelchair patients to various hospital locations are required.
• This person must be able to provide care and services to all patients from birth to the elderly.
• Must have excellent prioritization skills and self motivation in addition to their basic knowledge and skills.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced unpredictable environment under very stressful conditions.
• Must be able to be trained in all aspects of hazmat decontamination procedures.
• Must demonstrate competency validation in skills and knowledge for performance of roles and responsibilities.
• 1 year of relatable experience preferred.

Required Degrees, Licensure and or Certification

Education

Work requires graduation from an accredited high school or a GED. Successful completion of the NCA I training as defined by the Division of Facility Services in the State of North Carolina or North Carolina EMT training. Work requires the ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Experience

Related experience preferred but not required.

Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification

Current minimum listing as an NCA I with the Division of Facility Services or current minimum credential as EMT with no substantiated findings of abuse, fraud, neglect or misappropriation of property. BLS Required.

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Essential Physical Job Functions:

Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

Nearest Major Market: Durham

Nearest Secondary Market: Raleigh

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