Emergency Services Tech

Legacy Health; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Legacy Health's Emergency Services Technician in Portland provides direct patient care in a fast-paced ED, assisting the LIP, RN, and Unit Secretary to ensure smooth patient flow with compassionate, high‑quality care. The role requires a High School diploma or equivalent, current BLS for Provider, and prior emergency department experience; CNA/MA/EMT are preferred.

Excellent communication and the ability to prioritize in critical moments are essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent (required).
• Current American Heart Association BLS for Provider certification required.
• Prior emergency department experience preferred.
• CNA/MA/EMT certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Licensed Independent Practitioner (LIP), Registered Nurse (RN), and Unit Secretary in the ED.
• Provide direct patient care to newborns, children, adults, and geriatric patients under RN supervision.
• Demonstrate effective communication with patients, visitors, EMS, and hospital staff.
• Maintain cleanliness, maintenance, and safety of unit equipment and supplies.
• Maintain knowledge of Credentialing Competencies required for Emergency Services Technicians.
• Demonstrate professionalism in appearance and conduct.
• Participate in rotating shifts as scheduled.

Skills

Basic medical terminology

Computer familiarity

Prioritization

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

CNA/MA/EMT certification

Job description

An emergency medical situation can be deeply unsettling for patients and their loved ones. As a member of our specialized emergency team, you will help ease those fears by delivering compassionate, high-quality care in a fast-paced environment. If you’re looking to use your skills, empathy, and dedication to make a meaningful impact in the lives of both children and adults during critical moments, we invite you to consider joining Legacy.

Legacy Emanuel Medical Center in North Portland plays a vital role as a local and regional leader in serious clinical illness or injury. With around-the-clock expertise for critical health issues, including experts in trauma, heart care, burns, significant wounds, stroke, brain surgery and more, Legacy Emanuel is central to the health of our community and critical to the care of the Northwest.

Schedule Rotation

Week 1: Sun, Mon

Week 2: Mon, Tues

Responsibilities

The Emergency Services Technician plays a vital role as part of the healthcare team, assisting the Licensed Independent Practitioner (L.I.P.), Registered Nurse (R.N.), and Unit Secretary. This position is essential to the team-based approach to patient care and supports the efficient and effective flow of patients through the Emergency Department.

Patient Care

• Provides direct patient care to newborns, children, adults, and geriatric patients under the supervision and delegation of a Registered Nurse.

Communication

• Demonstrates effective and professional communication with patients, visitors, EMS personnel, and hospital staff.

Environmental Duties

• Maintains responsibility and accountability for the cleanliness, maintenance, and safety of unit equipment and supplies.

Education & Competency

• Maintains an active, working knowledge of the Credentialing Competencies required for Emergency Services Technicians.

Professional Behavior

• Consistently demonstrates professionalism in both appearance and conduct.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.

Experience

• Previous patient care experience in an Emergency environment and/or with children strongly preferred

Skills

• Basic medical terminology.
• Computer familiarity.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment with ability to prioritize multiple assignments.

Licensure

• Current American Heart Association BLS for Provider certification required.
• CNA, MA or EMT preferred.

Pay Range

USD $21.70 - USD $29.39 /Hr.

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