Emergency Room Technician (ER Tech PRN Night Shift)

Emerus; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Emerus is seeking an Emergency Room Technician for night shifts at a small-format hospital in Pittsburgh. The role involves providing technical assistance and supportive patient care, ensuring safety, and maintaining a clean environment. Candidates must have relevant experience and certifications, including BLS.

Benefits

FREE CEUs

Night/Weekend shift differentials

401K MATCH (100% vested from day one)

Paid Employee Referrals

FREE Parking

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required with relevant experience.
• Current BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Collect and document clinical data including vital signs.
• Assist with patient activities and care as directed by the charge nurse.
• Ensure patient safety and maintain a clean environment.

Skills

Communication

Patient Care

Safety Procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Corpsman program

EMT-P

AEMT

Licensed Paramedic course

CNA

Job description

About Us

HIGHLIGHTS – Emergency Room Technician

SHIFT: Night Shift (7PM-7AM)

JOB TYPE: PRN/Casual

FACILITY TYPE: 18 bed Small-Format Hospital (8 ER, 10 Inpatient)

JOB PERKS: FREE CEUs! Night/Weekend shift differentials, 401K MATCH (100% vested from day one), Paid Employee Referrals, and FREE Parking!

LOCATION: Harmar AHN Neighborhood Hospital: 2501 Freeport Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15238

We are Emerus, a leader in small-format hospitals. We partner with respected health systems sharing our mission: providing the care patients need, in their neighborhoods, by trusted teams. Our partners include Allegheny Health Network, Ascension, Baptist Health System, Baylor Scott & White Health, ChristianaCare, Dignity Health St. Rose Dominican, The Hospitals of Providence, INTEGRIS Health, MultiCare, and WellSpan. Our hospitals are fully accredited and provide highly individualized care. Emerus is committed to compassionate, comprehensive care for all individuals, regardless of background or circumstances. We foster a work environment focused on teamwork, diversity, equity, and equal access to growth opportunities for all healthcare professionals.

Position Overview

This role provides technical assistance and supportive patient care to meet the needs of patients across assigned areas.

Essential Job Functions

1. Collect, report, and document clinical data, including vital signs, height, weight, intake/output, pulse oximetry, and specimen collection.
2. Collect laboratory samples and perform lab tests per established policies, procedures, COLA, and CLIA regulations.
3. Assist with patient activities and care as directed by the charge nurse, based on the patient's plan of care.
4. Provide superficial wound care.
5. Ensure patient safety considering age and condition.
6. Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality at all times.
7. Ensure a clean, safe environment, adhering to aseptic techniques, isolation procedures, and infection control measures.
8. Assist with patient admission, transfer, and discharge processes.

Other Job Functions

1. Prepare patients and chaperone during examinations and procedures, and assist with other treatments.
2. Maintain supplies in patient care areas.
3. Assist with patient restraints, and document related data and emergencies.
4. Travel to all facility locations as needed.
5. Attend staff and mandated meetings.
6. Perform additional duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required, with completion of one of the following:
• Medical Corpsman program + 1 year relevant experience, OR
• EMT-P, AEMT, or Licensed Paramedic course + 1 year relevant experience, OR
• EMT-B + 1+ years ER tech or hospital experience (Oklahoma, North TX, Wisconsin, PA markets), OR
• First-year nursing student + 1 year relevant experience, OR
• 3+ years ER tech experience (2+ years in Pittsburgh market), OR
• 3+ years CNA with hospital experience (Wisconsin only), OR
• 3+ years as a Certified Anesthesia Tech/OR Tech (Wisconsin only).

Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association or Red Cross.

Current ACLS/ALS certifications (except Pennsylvania; strongly preferred in PA, required in Wisconsin for EMT-P).

Current PALS certification (strongly preferred).

Experience with IV starts, phlebotomy, and EKG initiation is strongly preferred.

Fluency in English, both written and oral communication skills.