Emergency Services Technician Nights - Cherokee Medical Center

Veterans in Healthcare; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

We are hiring an Emergency Services Tech to join our team at Cherokee Medical Center in Gaffney, SC. The role supports RNs by monitoring patients, reporting changes, and assisting in treatments while maintaining a safe, clean environment.

Under supervision, you will help with vital signs, EKGs, documentation, and patient mobility. A willingness to learn and teamwork are essential for this fast-paced ED setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements include education as a high school graduate or equivalent.
• Licenses or Certifications such as EMT, CNA, PCA, surgical tech, or medical assistant are preferred.
• BLS certification is required or expected.

Responsibilities

• Observe, record, and report changes in patient condition to nursing staff or MD.
• Assist physicians and nurses with examinations, treatments and minor procedures.
• Assist patients with turning, bathing, positioning, and ambulation.
• Restock supplies and ensure equipment is functioning and safe.
• Participate in mandatory education programs and maintain unit cleanliness and organization.

Skills

Vital signs monitoring

Patient safety

EKG procedures

Documentation

Patient care assistance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

EMT / CNA / PCA / Surgical Tech / Medical Assistant certification

BLS certification

Job description

Location: Gaffney, South Carolina, United States

Cherokee Medical Center

Emergency Department

Nights (weekends as needed)

Job ID: P-107574

010

widget: Full Time

1900-0700

Description

We are hiring an Emergency Services Tech to join our team at Cherokee Medical Center in Gaffney, SC! The Emergency Services Technician, under the guidance of a Registered Nurse, is responsible for providing emotional and physical comfort and safety to patients; observing, recording and reporting to appropriate persons changes in patient’s condition; performing therapeutic procedures/treatments as defined by the medical center’s Policy and Procedures; keeping the unit environment safe, restocking of supplies and checking the operation of equipment. Collaborates with Leadership in developing and implementing the medical Center Culture, Mission, and Goals.

Job Requirements

Minimum Requirements

Education

• High School Graduate or equivalent
• EMT, CNA, PCA, Surgical Technician, Medical Assistant, completion of fundamental nursing course, or one year experience in healthcare setting License/Registration/Certifications
• BLS Core Job Responsibilities
• Recognizes and reports changes in patients clinical condition, e.g. change in color, shortness of breath, changes in vital signs, etc… to appropriate nursing staff and/or MD.
• Performs and documents procedures as appropriate (i.e., vital signs, EKGs performed and labeled, specimens obtained and delivered).
• Assists physicians and nurses in examinations, treatments and minor surgical procedures.
• Assists patients with turning, bathing, and positioning, ambulating.
• Employee attends all mandatory education programs offered by the hospital and/or department annually.
• Completes daily assignments, i.e., utility room’s storage, trays, carts, and supplies.
• Follows Emergency Department procedures are followed concerning use, processing and replacement of special equipment, trays and supplies.
• Other duties as assigned