Emergency Room Technician at Austin Emergency Centers (Shift Diffs)

Altus Community Healthcare; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Austin is seeking an Emergency Room Technician. The role involves providing basic patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. Candidates must be EMTs with 1-2 years of experience, or paramedics, and hold current BLS certification. This full-time position promotes a constructive atmosphere and involves responsibilities like taking vital signs, performing procedures, and assisting patients.

Qualifications

• Emergency Medical Technician or 1-2 years of ER Tech experience required.
• Paramedic certification preferred.
• Must have current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the care of assigned patients as directed by nursing staff.
• Takes, documents, and reports vital signs.
• Understands the protocol for responding to emergency situations.
• EKGs, IV insertion, run basic labs on-site.
• Demonstrates awareness of and sensitivity to patient and family rights.
• Performs duties in accordance with job requirements.
• Respond calmly to emergency situations and follow protocol.
• Participates in staff meetings and in-service programs as appropriate.
• Communicates findings and concerns to the assigned nurse in a timely manner.
• Promotes a constructive atmosphere and cooperates with health team members.
• Seeks guidance from the assigned nurse when needed.
• Maintains BLS certification.

Skills

Emergency Medical Technician or 1-2 years of ER Tech experience

Paramedic preferred

Current BLS certification

Job description

Overview

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Shift-Diff Structure

• Nights = $4
• Weekends = $2.50
• Weekend-Nights = $6.50

Job Summary

Carries out basic patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse in accordance with the standards of care for the center. Demonstrates the appropriate skills and ability, based on level of training and scope of practice, to care for patients based on the age of the patient. Age groups may include the infant, toddler, school age/adolescent, adult and older adult.

Qualifications

• Emergency Medical Technician or 1-2 years of ER Tech experience.
• Paramedic preferred.
• Current BLS certification.

Occupational Exposure

Category I exposure to blood borne pathogens, frequent exposure to chemical hazards and may encounter radiation hazards.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the care of assigned patients as directed by appropriate nursing staff.
• Assist in performing approved procedures.
• You will take, document, and report vital signs.
• EKGs, IV insertion, run basic labs on-site.
• Demonstrates awareness of and sensitivity to patient and family rights, as identified by the facility.
• Performs his/her duties in accordance with the job requirements.
• Understands the protocol for responding to emergency situations and the importance of remaining calm in this situation.
• Participates in staff meetings, in-service programs and educational requirements as appropriate.
• Communicates all pertinent information, including findings, problems, concerns or ideas to the assigned nurse, utilizing appropriate lines of authority, in a timely and effective manner.
• Promotes a constructive/positive atmosphere within the work area by demonstrating the ability to cooperate with and assist fellow health team members as well as patients and families.
• Seeks guidance and assistance from the assigned nurse when knowledge base and skill level is in question.
• Maintains BLS certification.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Medical Practices, Hospitals and Health Care, and Veterinary Services