Emergency Room Technician

Clallam County Public Hospital District No. 2 (DBA Olympic Medical Center); Port Angeles (WA); On-site; USD 41,328,000 - 68,880,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift premium

Weekend/Holiday shifts premium

Per Diem 15%

On-Call premium

Job summary

Olympic Medical Center in Port Angeles, WA seeks an Emergency Room Technician to support ER operations under supervision. You will assist with patient care, prepare rooms, and process physician orders, working under the Charge Nurse and ER provider.

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent, with LPN/MA/CNA training. WA licensure or MA/EMT experience preferred; BLS, EKG and Arrhythmia training within set timelines are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• LPN, MA or CNA training required.

Responsibilities

• Assists with patient care under the direction of the Supervisor, Charge Nurse, staff nurse or Emergency Services provider.
• Supports efficient operation of emergency room services and data entry of physician/mid-level orders.

Education

High school diploma/equivalent

LPN, MA or CNA training

Job description

ABOUT OLYMPIC MEDICAL CENTER: Imagine working on Washington State’s beautiful North Olympic Peninsula where recreational opportunities abound. Whether you enjoy hiking, camping, fishing, kayaking or cycling, the Olympic Peninsula is home to numerous adventures for outdoor enthusiasts. It's a great place to live, work, play and raise a family. Bordered by the scenic Olympic National Park, the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the Pacific Coast - with Seattle and Victoria, BC just a ferry ride away - you won’t find a better location. You’ll receive a competitive salary, excellent benefits plus an amazing PNW lifestyle – a perfect combination!

FTE: 90% WORK SHIFT Night PAY RANGE: $24.59 - $39.80 UNION: SEIU 1199-Service and Dietary

• SHIFT DIFFERENTIALS/PREMIUMS: Weekend & Holiday Shifts: Shift Differentials: Evening - $3.00/hour Night - $5.00/hour Weekend - $4.50/hour Premiums: Per Diem - 15% (on rate of pay, in lieu of benefits) Lead - $3.25/hour On-Call - $3.00/hour Preceptor - $1.50/hour Trainer - $1.50/hour

JOB DESCRIPTION: The Emergency Room Technician works closely with, and under the direction of, the Charge Nurse to support the efficient operation of emergency room services through the appropriate disposition of phone calls/inquiries, timely data entry of physician/mid-level orders and room preparation. Assists with patient care under the direction of the Supervisor, Charge Nurse, staff nurse or Emergency Services provider and within the scope of practice appropriate to the ERT’s training, experience and certification/licensure. Has contact with patients under a wide variety of circumstances. Is subject to varying and unpredictable situations involving emergency crises or situations. Occasionally subject to working irregular hours.

EDUCATION

High school diploma/equivalent required. LPN, MA or CNA training required.

EXPERIENCE

LPN, MA or NA-C training required. Active/volunteer paramedic, EMT, LPN, or CNA type field work preferred. Other experience may be considered.

LICENSURE/CREDENTIALS

• One of the following Washington State Licensures/Certifications is required: Washington State Nursing Assistant – Certified OR Washington State Nursing Assistant – Registered OR Washington State Medical Assistant – Registered (within 60 days of hire) OR Washington State Medical Assistant – Certified OR Washington State Medical Assistant – Emergency Medical Technician (MA-EMT)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Complete EKG Training within 90 days of hire required.
• Complete Arrhythmia course within 180 days of hire required.

UNION: SEIU 1199 Service & Dietary

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement: Olympic Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. For more information about our benefits,

Olympic Medical Center, the largest employer in Clallam County, has a wide variety of employment opportunities. We welcome you the opportunity to join our team of highly-trained and experienced staff! We offer excellent benefits, competitive salaries and an intentional culture that represents respect and appreciation for all of our employees.

OMC cares and is an eligible employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness and other loan forgiveness programs.

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Learn about our career pathways Whether you enjoy hiking, camping, fishing, kayaking or cycling, the Olympic Peninsula is home to myriad opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts, and a great place to live, work, play and raise a family. I find the staff and employees very caring and open, and I'm thrilled that there was an opening in my specialty to be able to come here. - Dr. Zina Hajduczok There is no better illustration of the value that rural facilities provide to their communities than the annual identification and recognition of the top-performing rural facilities. Each year, the rural hospitals are analyzed through the lens of the Chartis Rural Hospital Performance INDEX, the industry’s most comprehensive and objective assessment of rural hospital performance in the United States.

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