Emergency Room Technician

Dignity Health; Prescott (AZ); On-site; USD 24,796 - 28,970; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider located in Prescott, Arizona, is seeking an Emergency Department Technician. In this role, you will deliver patient care and perform various clinical procedures under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Successful candidates will have a High School Diploma/GED, completion of technician education (such as EMT or CNA), as well as Basic Life Support certification. This role offers a pay range of $18.00 - $21.03 per hour, and you will be part of a dynamic healthcare team committed to community impact.

Qualifications

• Completion of Basic EKG class and demonstrated competency required.
• One year of pre-hospital or Emergency Department experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing patient care plans and perform clinical procedures.
• Observe patients and identify care needs.
• Respond to emergency situations and assist with patient transport.
• Maintain department equipment and supplies.

Skills

Patient care assistance

Emergency response

Communication

Clinical procedure assistance

Microsoft Windows proficiency

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Completion of technician education (EMT, CNA, PCT)

Basic Life Support certification

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

EKG competency

Job description

Job Summary

As our Emergency Department Technician at Dignity Health Yavapai Regional Medical Center you will deliver patient care and perform clinical procedures within the scope of your licensure under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and Provider.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in implementing each patient's plan of care by performing common clinical procedures and other tasks within your scope of practice
• Assisting with observation of patients gathering data and identifying patient care needs
• Responding to emergency situations
• Assisting with patient transport and transfer
• Assisting with cleaning, stocking and maintenance of department equipment and supplies
• Adhering to safety and risk management standards
• Assisting with clerical and communication tasks to support patient care

Scheduled shifts and training will be at Prescott and Prescott Valley Campuses.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Completion of technician education in a specific area and specialty (e.g., EMT-Basic, EMT-Paramedic, CNA, LNA, or PCT).
• Completion of Basic EKG class and demonstration of competency in EKG rhythm identification within six months of hire, or previous EKG rhythm identification experience and demonstration of competency within 90 days of hire.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider.
• Basic computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Windows.
• Successful completion of the following within 90 days of hire (except for hires who are certified paramedics within the past three years):
• YRMC IV Course.
• IV insertion competency checklist for adults.
• Six (6) successful adult IV insertions performed under the supervision of an RN.

Preferred

• One year of pre-hospital or Emergency Department experience and Electronic Medical Record (EMR) or Cerner experience is strongly preferred.

Where You'll Work

Dignity Health-Yavapai Regional Medical Center (DH-YRMC) now part of CommonSpirit Health, is a dynamic, value-driven, non-profit healthcare leader. Evolved from a community hospital, we are now a state-of-the-art system featuring two acute care hospitals and an extensive network of primary and specialty clinics. We are deeply committed to community impact and offer a broad range of inpatient and outpatient services. If you seek innovation and clear career advancement opportunities within an integrated provider, apply today.

Pay Range

$18.00 - $21.03 /hour