Emergency Room Technician (Full-Time Swings, 1P-1A)

The Hospitals of Providence Neighborhood Hospitals; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus of $5,000

401K match (100% vested on day one)

PTO plan

Health benefits

Job summary

The Hospitals of Providence Neighborhood Hospitals is looking for a Full-Time Patient Care Technician in El Paso, Texas, to provide vital patient support and technical assistance. The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, relevant certifications, and strong communication skills.

The technician will document clinical data, assist with patient care, and ensure safety and privacy. The role is essential for maintaining quality patient care in our small-format hospital environment, which features a blend of emergency and inpatient services.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Current BLS certification required.
• Current ACLS/ALS certification preferred in most markets.
• Fluency in English required.

Responsibilities

• Collect and document clinical data and vital signs.
• Assist charge nurse in patient care tasks.
• Maintain patient privacy and safety.
• Prepare patients for examinations/procedures.

Skills

BLS certification

Wound care

Phlebotomy

IV start

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Completion of Medical Corpsman program or EMT course

Job description

About Us

HIGHLIGHTS

SIGN-ON BONUS: $5,000 Sign-on Bonus

SHIFT: Swing Shift (1P-1A)

JOB TYPE: Full-Time

FACILITY TYPE: 23 bed Small-Format Hospital (15 ER, 8 Inpatient)

JOB PERKS: Benefits, 401K match (100% vested day ONE!), PTO Plan!

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.