Emergency Room Technician (FT DAYS)

Emerus Holdings, Inc.; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerus Holdings, Inc. is seeking a healthcare support professional to provide technical assistance and patient care across assigned areas in Las Vegas, NV. Responsibilities include collecting clinical data, performing lab-related tasks, assisting with examinations, and maintaining a safe environment.

The role requires High School Diploma or GED, current BLS, ACLS/ALS in most markets, and experience with IV start, phlebotomy, and EKG initiation. Travel to facility locations is required.

Qualifications

• Completion of High School Diploma or GED or equivalent, as specified in the job requirements.
• Current BLS certification through American Heart Association or American Red Cross is required.
• ACLS/ALS certification is required in most markets; exceptions noted by location.
• PALS certification is strongly preferred in many markets.
• Experience with IV start, phlebotomy and initiation of EKG is strongly preferred for this role.

Responsibilities

• Collect, report, and document clinical data including vital signs, height/weight, intake/output, and oxygen saturation.
• Collect laboratory samples and perform lab testing per policy, COLA and CLIA regulations.
• Assist with patient activities and care according to the patient’s plan of care.
• Provide superficial wound care and ensure patient safety and confidentiality at all times.
• Prepare patients and chaperone during examinations or procedures and assist with other treatments.
• Travel to all facility locations as required and participate in staff meetings.

Skills

English fluency

Communication skills

IV start

Phlebotomy

EKG initiation

Patient safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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 superficial wound care.
• Ensure 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 assist 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 certification 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) and Act 73 (FBI Fingerprint Criminal History Clearance) completed within the last 5 years, or must be obtained prior to start date.