Emergency Services Technician - PRN

Harris Regional Hospital - A Duke LifePoint Hospital; Sylva (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Harris Regional Hospital in Sylva, NC is seeking an ED Tech (PRN) to support the Emergency Department. The role involves assisting RNs, monitoring patients, and providing essential care in a fast-paced setting.

The position requires CNA certification listed with the NC Division of Facility Services, a high school diploma, and BLS certification. Schedule varies include days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) listed with NC Division of Facility Services.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic patient care as delegated by an RN.
• Monitor vital signs and report abnormalities to nursing staff.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living and personal care.
• Maintain clean, stocked patient rooms and shared spaces.

Skills

Vital signs

ADLs assistance

Critical thinking

RN supervision

Education

CNA certification

HS diploma

Tools

BLS certification

Job description

Schedule: Varies, includes Days/Nights/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, Emergency Services

Job Type: PRN

Schedule: Varies, includes Days/Nights/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 (BLS).
• 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.

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.