Emergency Room Technician

University-Medical-Center-of-Southern-Nevada; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 36,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

UMC is seeking an ER Tech to assist licensed staff in delivering basic nursing care in the Emergency Department, following established policies and procedures to ensure safe and effective patient care.

A high school diploma and one year of experience in an ED setting are required; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification must be current.

Preferences will be given to applicants with three years of recent ED experience (ER Tech or EMS) who communicate well under stress in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to graduation from high school and one year of experience in an emergency department setting.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Assists licensed staff in the provision of basic nursing care in the Emergency Department, utilizing established policies and procedures.

Skills

Vital signs

ECG

Safety procedures

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

EMPLOYER-PAID PENSION PLAN (NEVADA PERS)

COMPETITIVE SALARY & BENEFITS PACKAGE

As an academic medical center with a rich history of providing life-saving treatment in Southern Nevada, UMC serves as the anchor hospital of the Las Vegas Medical District, offering Nevada’s highest level of care to promote successful medical outcomes for patients.

UMC is home to Nevada's ONLY Nonprofit Level I Trauma Center, Verified Burn Center, and Multi-Organ Transplant Center. In 2026, we became the FIRST and ONLY Magnet®-Recognized hospital in the state, reflecting UMC's nursing professionalism, teamwork, and superiority in patient care.

Position Summary:

Assists licensed staff in the provision of basic nursing care in the Emergency Department, utilizing established policies and procedures, ensuring safe and effective care.

Education/Experience:

Equivalent to graduation from high school and one (1) year of experience in an emergency department setting. Basic EKG course within three (3) months of hire.

Licensing/Certification Requirements:

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Preferences will be given to applicants who document the following:

• A minimum of three (3) years of recent experience (within past 5 years) in an emergency department setting, as an ER Tech or EMS

Knowledge of:

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation; operation of general office equipment; basic medical terminology; anatomy; heart functions and rhythms; placement of leads for electrocardiograms; basic mathematics; medical equipment; and universal precautions; department and hospital safety practice and procedures; patient rights; age-specific patient care practices; infection control policies and practices; handling, storage, use and disposal of hazardous materials; department and hospital emergency response policies and procedures.

Skill in:

Performing and documenting vital signs; measuring and recording input and output; performing electrocardiograms; using good body mechanics; following established safety, infection control, environmental and isolation practices and procedures at all times; communicating with a wide variety of people from diverse socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds under stressful conditions; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with all personnel contacted in the course of duties; efficient, effective and safe use of equipment.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Mobility to work in a typical clinical setting and use standard equipment, including stamina to remain standing and/or walk for extended periods of time and strength to assist in the examination and treatment of varied patients, vision to read printed materials and a VDT screen, and hearing and speech to communicate effectively in person and over the telephone. Strength and agility to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up-to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this classification.