Emergency Services Technician - mid shift

Memorial Physician Practices; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Harris Regional Hospital in Sylva, NC seeks an ED Tech to join our Emergency Department team. This full-time role supports RN staff, delivers basic patient care, and helps maintain a safe, efficient clinical environment.

You'll work 10a-10p, including weekends/holidays, and contribute to a busy unit with 50-70 daily patients while advancing your skills through ongoing education and team collaboration. We offer comprehensive benefits, tuition assistance, and opportunities for professional

Qualifications

• Current CNA certification listed with state agency.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• AHA BLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic patient care activities under RN supervision.
• Assists patients with ADLs, including bathing, grooming, eating, and mobility.
• Reports abnormal findings to nursing staff promptly.
• Keeps patient rooms and common areas stocked, clean and orderly.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Ability to work with minimal supervis

Patient care support

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

ED Tech, Emergency Services

Job Type: Full Time

Schedule: 10a-10p, includes Weekends/Holidays

Your experience matters

Harris Regional Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As an ED Tech joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team

Join our team in our 14-bed Emergency Department with a 5:1 ratio. Our diverse staff includes RNs, CNAs, Paramedics, Secretaries, and Providers, creating a collaborative environment to deliver exceptional care. Known for our wide variety of patient experiences, including Abdominal pain, and shortness of breath, we also take pride in our chest pain accreditation. With an average daily volume between 50-70 patients, this role offers the opportunity to contribute to high-quality emergency medical care while working alongside a dedicated team in a fast-paced setting.

How you'll contribute

An ED Tech who excels in this role:

• Performs basic patient care activities as delegated and supervised by an RN, including monitoring vital signs, possibly taking blood glucose measurements, and recording intake and output.
• Assists patients with tending to personal care and activities of daily living, including but not limited to bathing, grooming, eating, and ambulation.
• Reports abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to nursing staff.
• Assists with keeping patient rooms and common areas stocked, clean and orderly.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits : Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO :Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth :Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being :Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development : Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we're looking for

Applicants should have a current listing as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with the state of North Carolina Division of Facility Services and a high school diploma or equivalent is preferred. Additional requirements include:

• Certifications: AHA Basic Life Support (BBS).
• Required Skills: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Licenses: Current Listing as a Certified Nursing Assistant with the state of North Carolina Division of Facility Services with no substantiated findings of abuse, neglect or misappropriation of property in a facility that provides Nursing Care.
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

More about Harris Regional Hospital

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Harris Regional Hospital is an 86-bed acute care facility, including orthopedics, cardiology, general surgery, women's care, and emergency medicine, as well as sports medicine, physical therapy, imaging and laboratory services, and many other areas of subspecialty care.

Located in western North Carolina, picturesque Sylva offers local restaurants, stores, & breweries with convenient access to Asheville & the Blue Ridge Parkway. The landscape is highlighted by waterfalls, rocky peaks and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, providing opportunities for whitewater rafting, hiking, and biking throughout the region.

Sylva is home to Southwestern Community College and Western Carolina University, a mid-size four-year public college offering both undergraduate and graduate programs, located 5 miles away in Cullowhee. Both Asheville, NC, and Gatlinburg, TN, are just 50 miles away and Atlanta, GA is 150 miles from Sylva.

EEOC Statement

Harris Regional Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Harris Regional Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.