Emergency Room Tech

Med Center Health; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Med Center Health in Bowling Green, KY is seeking an Emergency Room Tech to support nurses and physicians in direct patient care. You will prepare rooms for exams, assist with procedures, and help monitor patients under supervision.

The role emphasizes effective communication with patients and staff and requires familiarity with routine nursing procedures and clinical equipment. Prior ER or patient care experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Previous ER tech or patient care experience preferred.
• Completion of a CNA/EMT/Medical Assistant training program preferred.
• CNA/EMT/MA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Communicates effectively with patients, providers, and staff in a professional manner.
• Responds to the clinical and service needs of patients and families in a proactive way.
• Provides or assists with direct patient care activities under supervision of a Nurse or Clinical Paramedic, including vital signs, laboratory specimen collection, venipuncture or urine/stool collection, EKGs, and application of external monitoring devices.
• Assists nurse or provider with procedures/assessments as needed.
• Demonstrates knowledge and proper use of equipment necessary to perform job duties.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Education

CNA/EMT/MA training

Job description

Position Summary

• Provides or assists with direct patient care activities under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Responsible for preparation of rooms for patient exams and assisting physicians or nurses with procedures as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Work Experience

  • Previous Emergency Room Tech or other patient care experience preferred.

• Education

  • Completion of a CNA, EMT, or Medical Assistant training program preferred.

• Certifications/Licensure

  • CNA, EMT, or Medical Assistant certification preferred.

Job Specific Performance Standards

The duties listed below are a summary of the major essential functions of this position. The position may require other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned, and specific functions may change from time to time.

• Communicates effectively with patients, providers, and staff in a professional manner.
• Demonstrates an attitude of cooperation and flexibility by responding to varying and unpredictable situations.
• Responds to the clinical and service needs of patients and families in a proactive way.
• Provides or assists with direct patient care activities under the supervision of a Nurse or Clinical Paramedic. These may include but are not limited to vital signs, obtains laboratory specimens, venipuncture or urine/stool collection, EKGs, and application of external monitoring devices.
• Assists nurse or provider with procedures/assessments as needed.
• Demonstrates knowledge and proper use of equipment necessary to perform job duties.