Emergency Room Care Technician: Vital Signs & Lab Support

Altus Emergency; Pearland (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Altus Emergency in the United States seeks an Emergency Room Tech to support physicians and nurses in the ER. The role involves patient care, lab testing, and equipment management to ensure efficient department operation.

You will assist with vital signs, phlebotomy, IVs, EKGs, and monitoring, while maintaining clean spaces and stocking supplies. BLS and EMT background are valued for this role.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years ER setting experience preferred.
• Phlebotomy and EKG experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist RNs/physicians with clinical care and document vital signs.
• Perform phlebotomy, IV starts, EKGs, and patient transport.
• Perform Point of Care Testing and wound care.
• Maintain clean patient areas and restock supplies.
• Operate and calibrate lab equipment; document results and QC checks.
• Monitor equipment and report malfunctions.
• Greet patients and check them in professionally.
• Handle daily opening/closing duties.

Skills

Phlebotomy

EKG

Vital signs monitoring

Medical equipment handling

Patient transport

BLS knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

EMT certification (EMT-B or higher)

BLS certification

Job description

Altus Emergency in the United States seeks an Emergency Room Tech to support physicians and nurses in the ER. The role involves patient care, lab testing, and equipment management to ensure efficient department operation.

You will assist with vital signs, phlebotomy, IVs, EKGs, and monitoring, while maintaining clean spaces and stocking supplies. BLS and EMT background are valued for this role.