Emergency Dept Tech I - Fast-Paced Patient Care

Duke Clinical Research Institute; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Duke Raleigh Hospital is seeking an Emergency Department Technician I to assist nurses with initial care, life support, and patient transport in a fast-paced ED setting. You will support EKGs, vital signs, and triage processes while ensuring patient safety and comfort.

Applicants should have NCA I or EMT credentials, BLS, and the ability to work calmly under pressure. Relocation assistance may be available based on eligibility and department needs.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited high school or GED with NCA I training or EMT background.
• Current minimum NCA I or EMT credential with no substantiated misconduct.
• BLS required and ability to follow oral and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic life support interventions under nurse supervision.
• Initiate life saving measures and stabilize patients.
• Stabilize and extricate patients from vehicles and assist with transfers.
• Communicate status and patient needs to the care team and families.
• Transport patients within the ED as directed by nursing staff.
• Perform related duties as assigned and support the emergency department team.

Skills

NCA I tasks

Heavy lifting

Prioritization

Effective communication

Teamwork

Hazmat decontamination

EMT/BLs knowledge

Education

NCA I certification

EMT certification

BLS certification

Job description

Duke Raleigh Hospital is seeking an Emergency Department Technician I to assist nurses with initial care, life support, and patient transport in a fast-paced ED setting. You will support EKGs, vital signs, and triage processes while ensuring patient safety and comfort.

Applicants should have NCA I or EMT credentials, BLS, and the ability to work calmly under pressure. Relocation assistance may be available based on eligibility and department needs.