ER Care Technician: Calm Under Pressure & 1:1 Observation

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; Butte (MT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

St James Hospital in Montana is seeking an Emergency Department Technician for a part-time role. The incumbent will assist in urgent care or emergency settings, provide 1:1 observation for high-risk patients, and support nurses and physicians with routine patient care and data entry.

The role requires knowledge of crisis intervention, ability to communicate effectively with staff and patients, and adherence to HIPAA and hospital policies.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques.
• Experience with patient observation and basic nursing tasks.
• Ability to maintain HIPAA compliance and accurate data entry.

Responsibilities

• Assist with lab draws and collect specimens as needed.
• Greet patients, respond to needs and relay messages to nursing staff.
• Take and document vital signs; perform data entry for orders.
• Perform 12-lead EKGs and assist with basic patient care.
• Coordinate care with RN and physicians, ensuring safety.

Job description

St James Hospital in Montana is seeking an Emergency Department Technician for a part-time role. The incumbent will assist in urgent care or emergency settings, provide 1:1 observation for high-risk patients, and support nurses and physicians with routine patient care and data entry.

The role requires knowledge of crisis intervention, ability to communicate effectively with staff and patients, and adherence to HIPAA and hospital policies.