Emergency Room Technician (FT DAYS)

Emerus Holdings, Inc.; North Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 24,796 - 35,817; Full time

Job summary

Emerus Holdings, Inc. is seeking an Emergency Department Technician to provide technical assistance and supportive patient care across assigned facilities in the Las Vegas area.

The role involves collecting data, performing tests, assisting with admissions and discharges, maintaining a safe environment, and ensuring patient privacy. Travel to all facility locations is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and completion of an approved medical program or nursing education.
• Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association or Red Cross.
• Current ACLS/ALS certification in most markets (with noted exceptions).
• Current PALS certification strongly preferred.
• Las Vegas market: active Paramedic/AL EMT license or IV cert with related licenses.
• Fluency in English; written and oral communication.
• Pennsylvania Act 33 and Act 73 clearances required or obtained before start.

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 COLA/CLIA regulations.
• Assist with patient activities and care as indicated by the plan of care.
• Provide superficial wound care and patient safety.
• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality of information and records.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment and apply aseptic technique and infection control measures.
• Assist with admission, transfer, and discharge of patients.
• Prepare patients and chaperone during examinations or procedures.
• Maintain patient care areas with supplies.
• Assist with patient restraints and document data related to patient needs and emergencies.
• Travel to all facility locations as required.
• Attend staff meetings or mandated meetings.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

IV start

Phlebotomy

EKG initiation

English fluency (spoken and written)

Education

Completion of Medical Corpsman program

EMT-P / AEMT / Licensed Paramedic

EMT-B with ER experience

Enrollment in School of Nursing (1st year)

2+ years ER Technician experience

3+ years CNA hospital experience (Wisconsin market only)

3+ years Certified Anesthesia Tech/OR Tech (Wisconsin market only)

Job description

Job Summary

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

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 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
• 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

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.