Emergency Dept Technician — Patient Care & EKG

1029 Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono; Pocono (ID); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking an Emergency Department technician to support the fast-paced ED environment at Lehigh Valley Hospital—Pocono. You will assist with patient history, prepare rooms, and help transport patients to treatment areas.

You will perform ECGs, venipuncture, and clerical duties while maintaining patient confidentiality and supporting the ED team. Evening shifts and rotating schedules are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of experience in an emergency department.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
• Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve problems.
• Ability to use emergency alert notification systems.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
• Preferred: CPT - Phlebotomy Technician Certification - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Responsibilities

• Assists in patient history collection and maintains confidentiality of records; cleans and prepares rooms between procedures; changes bed linens and restocks room supplies.
• Transports patients from triage/waiting area to the treatment area in the emergency department.
• Assists with clerical tasks such as answering phones, data entry, and maintaining medical records.
• Transports patients to and from other departments and assists with discharge using proper lifting techniques to ensure patient and staff safety.
• Performs technical tasks such as ECG (12-lead) and routine venipuncture.
• Assists with orientation of new emergency department technicians.
• Prepares patients for examinations and treatments; assists with sterile procedures when needed.
• Supports routine treatment procedures and collaborates with staff nurse/physician.

Skills

Emergency department experience

High School Diploma/GED

Work under pressure

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Emergency alert systems

BLS (American Heart Association)

ACCPR/CPR certification

Job description

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking an Emergency Department technician to support the fast-paced ED environment at Lehigh Valley Hospital—Pocono. You will assist with patient history, prepare rooms, and help transport patients to treatment areas.

You will perform ECGs, venipuncture, and clerical duties while maintaining patient confidentiality and supporting the ED team. Evening shifts and rotating schedules are required.