Emergency Room Technician - FT Day shift

Emerus; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerus is seeking an ER Technician to provide technical assistance and compassionate patient care across assigned areas in our small-format hospital network.

The role involves collecting data, vital signs, lab specimens, wound care, and supporting the patient care plan while maintaining safety and privacy. Travel to facility locations is required; a current BLS and relevant EMT/paramedic training are preferred. Fluency in English is essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Current BLS certification required.
• ACLS/ALS certification required in most markets.
• Fluency in English, written and oral.
• Experience with IV start, phlebotomy, and initiation of EKG is preferred.
• Travel to all facility locations as required.

Responsibilities

• Collect, report, and document clinical data.
• Take vital signs, height and weight, intake and output, pulse oximetry, and collect specimens.
• Collect laboratory samples and perform lab testing per policies and CLIA/COLA.
• Assist with patient activities and care per plan of care.
• Provide superficial wound care and patient safety.
• Maintain privacy and confidentiality of information.
• Ensure a clean, safe environment and proper aseptic technique.
• Assist with admission, transfer, and discharge of patients.
• Prepare patients and chaperone during examinations.

Skills

Vital signs collection

Lab specimen collection

Patient care assistance

Infection control

Aseptic technique

Privacy and confidentiality

Patient safety

Team collaboration

Education

Medical Corpsman program

EMT-Paramedic training

AEMT training

EMT-B with ER experience

Nursing school enrollment

CNA with hospital experience

Anesthesia Tech/OR Tech experience

Job description

About Us

HIGHLIGHTS

SHIFT: Day shift (7a-7p)

JOB TYPE: Full-time

LOCATION: Kelly

FACILITY TYPE: 22 bed Small-Format Hospital (8 ER, 8 Inpatient)

We are Emerus, the leader in small-format hospitals. We partner with respected and like-minded health systems who share our mission: To provide the care patients need, in the neighborhoods they live, by teams they trust. Our growing number of amazing partners includes 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 innovative hospitals are fully accredited and provide highly individualized care. Emerus' commitment to patient care extends far beyond the confines of societal norms. We believe that every individual who walks through our doors deserves compassionate, comprehensive care, regardless of their background, identity, or circumstances. We are committed to fostering a work environment focused on teamwork that celebrates diversity, promotes equity and ensures equal access to information, development and opportunity for all of our Healthcare Pros.

Position Overview

The purpose of this position is to provide technical assistance and supportive patient care to meet the needs of individual patients throughout assigned areas.

Essential Job Functions

• Collect, report, and document clinical data. Take vital signs, height and weight, intake and output, pulse oximetry, and collect specimens
• Collect laboratory samples and perform lab testing in accordance with established policies and procedures, as well as COLA and CLIA regulations
• Assist with patient activities and care as assigned by the charge nurse/designee as indicated by the patient’s plan of care
• Provide for superficial wound care
• Provide for patient safety related to age and condition
• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality of information and records at all times
• Provide and maintain a clean, safe environment and perform and/or assist others to perform proper aseptic technique, isolation procedures, and infection control measures
• Assist with the admission, transfer, and discharge of the patient

Other Job Functions

• Prepare patients and chaperone during examinations/procedures or assists with other patient treatments
• Maintain patient care areas with appropriate supplies
• Assist with patient restraints and maintain precautions; collect, report and document data related to patient needs/emergencies and unusual patient and family behavior
• Travel to all facility locations as required
• Attend staff meetings or other company sponsored or mandated meetings as required
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED, required and completion of one of the following:
  • Completion of Medical Corpsman program and one year of applicable experience (OR)
  • Completion of EMT-P (Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic), AEMT (Advanced-EMT), Licensed Paramedic (LP) course/program and one year of applicable experience (OR)
  • Completion of EMT-B (Emergency Medical Technician-Basic) and 1+ years of emergency room experience as an ER Technician or hospital equivalent experience [Oklahoma, North TX, Wisconsin & Pennsylvania markets only] (OR)
  • Completion of the first year of education and current enrollment in an accredited School of Nursing and one year of applicable experience (OR)
  • 2+ years of emergency room experience as an ER Technician (OR)
  • 3+ years as a CNA with relevant hospital experience (Wisconsin market only)
  • 3+ years as a Certified Anesthesia Tech/OR Tech experience (Wisconsin market only)
• Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross, required
• Current ACLS/ALS certification through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross is required in most markets.
  • Exceptions where it is strongly preferred include Pittsburgh, Oklahoma, El Paso, DFW, and Central PA (WellSpan Hospitals)
  • Wisconsin (required only for EMT-P roles).
• Current PALS certifications through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross, strongly preferred
• Experience with IV start, phlebotomy, and initiation of EKG, strongly preferred
• For the Las Vegas market only, one of the following is required:
  • Active Paramedic (EMT-P) license, maintained throughout employment (OR)
  • Active Advanced EMT (A-EMT) license, maintained throughout employment (OR)
  • Completion of an IV certification course (one-time requirement) AND one of the following:
    • Active phlebotomy license, maintained throughout employment (OR)
    • Lab Assistant certification, maintained throughout employment
• Position requires fluency in English; written and oral communication
• Pennsylvania Candidates: Act 33 (Child Abuse History Clearance), & Act 73 (FBI Fingerprint Criminal History Clearance) completed within the last 5 years, or must be obtained prior to start date.