Emergency Room Technician (PRN NIGHTS)

Emerus Holdings, Inc.; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerus is seeking an ER Technician to provide technical assistance and supportive care across assigned areas. You will assist with data collection, vital signs, and routine patient care while supporting nursing staff.

Responsibilities include preparing patients, assisting with admissions/discharges, maintaining aseptic techniques, and ensuring safety and privacy. LV market requires EMS/paramedic or CNA experience and current BLS/ACLS; PALS preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required with one of: Medical Corpsman program +1 year exp OR EMT-P/EMT-A/Licensed Paramedic +1 year exp OR EMT-B + 1+ year ER exp OR first year of nursing school +1 year exp
• Current BLS certification required
• Current ACLS/ALS certification required in most markets
• PALS certification preferred inLas Vegas market
• Active EMT-P or A-EMT license or IV certification with related licenses may be required for LV market
• 2+ years ER tech or CNA/hospital experience depending on market

Responsibilities

• Collect, report, and document clinical data
• Take vital signs and collect specimens
• Assist with patient activities and care as directed
• Provide superficial wound care and patient safety
• Maintain patient privacy and infection control
• Assist with admission, transfer, discharge
• Travel to all facility locations as required
• Attend staff meetings and perform additional duties

Skills

BLS certification

ACLS/ALS certification

PALS certification

EMT/Paramedic credentials

CNA experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Corpsman program +1y exp

EMT-P/EMT-A+/LP +1y exp

RN school enrollment +1y exp

EMT-B + ER exp 1+yr

LPN/LVN or CNA license

Job description

About Us

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.

About Us

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.