Emergency Room Technician (Paramedic/ER Tech - Full-Time Nights - Burleson)

Emerus; Burleson (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care in small-format hospitals. This full-time position involves providing technical assistance and supportive care to patients, ensuring their safety and comfort. You will play a crucial role in collecting clinical data, assisting with procedures, and maintaining a clean environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in patient care, possess relevant certifications, and be committed to fostering a diverse and equitable workplace. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a difference in your community while advancing your career in healthcare.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; completion of EMT or nursing program preferred.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications are necessary for this role.

Responsibilities

• Collect and document clinical data including vital signs and lab samples.
• Assist with patient care activities as assigned by the charge nurse.
• Maintain patient privacy and ensure a clean, safe environment.

Skills

Patient Care

Clinical Data Collection

Wound Care

Infection Control

Aseptic Technique

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Corpsman Program

EMT Certification

Nursing Student

Tools

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

Job description

About Us

HIGHLIGHTS:

SHIFT: Night Shift (7pm-7am)

JOB TYPE:Full-Time

FACILITY TYPE: 16 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 societal norms. We believe that every individual who walks through our doors deserves compassionate, comprehensive care, regardless of 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

This position provides technical assistance and supportive patient care to meet the needs of individual patients throughout assigned areas.

Essential Job Functions

1. Collect, report, and document clinical data, including vital signs, height and weight, intake and output, pulse oximetry, and specimen collection.
2. Collect laboratory samples and perform lab testing following established policies, procedures, COLA, and CLIA regulations.
3. Assist with patient activities and care as assigned by the charge nurse/designee, based on the patient’s plan of care.
4. Provide superficial wound care.
5. Ensure patient safety related to age and condition.
6. Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality of information and records at all times.
7. Provide and maintain a clean, safe environment, and assist with proper aseptic technique, 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/procedures or assist with other treatments.
2. Maintain patient care areas with appropriate supplies.
3. Assist with patient restraints, and document related data, emergencies, and unusual behaviors.
4. Travel to all facility locations as required.
5. Attend staff and mandated meetings.
6. Perform additional duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

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

• Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association or Red Cross.
• Current ACLS/ALS certifications, preferred in all markets except Pennsylvania (not required) and Wisconsin (only for EMT-P).
• Current PALS certification, strongly preferred.
• Experience with IV starts, phlebotomy, and EKG initiation, strongly preferred.
• Fluency in English, both written and oral.