Emergency Room Technician

MercyOne Medical Group; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness programs

Education reimbursement

Health insurance

Paid time off

Long- and short-term leave

Retirement planning

Life insurance

Job summary

MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center is seeking an Emergency Room (ER) Technician to assist nursing staff under RN supervision. You will provide patient care, respond to call lights, prepare meals, perform EKGs, and help orient patients and families to the hospital environment.

This part-time role is 0.9 FTE (36 hours/week) with a 12-hour evening shift (11:00am–11:00pm) and weekend/holiday rotation. A strong commitment to safety, teamwork and patient-focused service is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months patient care experience preferred.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.
• Mandatory Reporter.
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training (NVCI) within 6 months of hire.
• Reading, writing and comprehension of English.
• Ability to work with diverse groups and under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, personal patient care under RN supervision.
• Respond to call lights quickly and assist in providing care.
• Prepare food for patients and perform EKGs.
• Transport patients and ensure safety and comfort.
• Maintain clean patient rooms and report equipment issues.

Skills

Patient care

EKG

BLS

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire an Emergency Room Technician! As an Emergency Room (ER) Technician at MercyOne, under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, you will assist nursing staff with various patient care activities. Adheres to MercyOne’s performance expectations and performs all defined services and other related duties in accordance with the mission, vision and values of MercyOne.

Employment Type

• Part time

Shift

• 12 Hour Evening Shift

Schedule

• Full time, 0.9 FTE (36 hours per week)
• Evening shift, 11:00am - 11:00pm
• Weekend and holiday rotation required

General Requirements

Provides safe, personal care to patients.

• Responds to patient call lights quickly.
• Under the direction of nursing staff, assists in providing care.
• Prepares food for patients.
• Performs EKG’s.
• Assists in orienting patients/families to hospital environment.
• Answers patient and family questions and refers appropriately.
• Assists in safekeeping of patient belongings.

Maintains clean, organized patient rooms and work areas.

• Keeps patient rooms neat and appropriately supplied.
• Cleans department equipment, supplies and utility areas.
• Maintains cleanliness of patient carts and rooms.
• Cleans kitchen areas.
• Reports unsafe/faulty equipment to charge nurse.

Transports patients.

• Selects appropriate mode of transportation and equipment needed.
• Checks patient identification to ensure correct patient and chart are transported.
• Performs patient preparation activities under the direction of an RN.
• Consults with nursing staff as needed.
• Works to ensure patient safety and comfort.
• Responds to emergency situations and takes appropriate action.
• Communicates relevant patient information appropriately.

Adheres to all safety, infection control and employee health policies and procedures.

• Attends required safety programs.
• Appropriately and consistently uses the personal protective equipment required of the job.
• Knows and can demonstrate departmental emergency procedures for fire, disaster and other emergency situations.
• Reports and removes unsafe equipment/furniture.
• Asks for assistance when needed to assure safety for all involved.
• Maintains a safe working environment and practices safe working habits.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months patient care experience preferred.
• BLS (Basic Life Support).
• Mandatory Reporter.
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training (NVCI) within 6 months of hire.
• Basic language, minimum math, basic reasoning ability.
• Ability to work with diverse groups of people.
• Ability to work under pressure and to take direction from others.

Requires the ability to read, write and understand the English language, and communicate effectively with patients, visitors, staff and physicians while performing their job duties.

Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system!

At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well.

Visit MercyOne Careers to learn more about the benefits, culture, and career development opportunities available to you at MercyOne Health System circle of care.

Position Highlights And Benefits

• Wellness programs
• Education reimbursement
• Personalized health insurance plans including dental and vision
• Paid time off
• Long- and short-term leave
• Retirement planning
• Life insurance coverage

All benefits begin day 1 with no waiting period!

Ministry/Facility Information

• MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center, an Area Level III Trauma Center and an accredited chest pain center
• MercyOne Cedar Falls Medical Center, Community Level IV Trauma Designation
• MercyOne Oelwein Medical Center, Community Level IV Trauma Designation

With more than 2,500 colleagues, MercyOne is one of the largest employers in Northeast Iowa.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings.

By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.