ER Tech

Sinai-Grace Hospital; Nacogdoches (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Career development

Continuing education

Health Savings Account

Flexible spending accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Employee discounts

Pet insurance

Legal insurance

Accident insurance

Critical illness insurance

Long term care

Elder care

Childcare

Auto insurance

Home insurance

Job summary

Nacogdoches Medical Center is seeking a patient care support role in the ED to render basic patient care, assist nurses, and perform vital sign monitoring and specimen collection. The position emphasizes comfort, safety, and timely reporting of emergencies within a fast-paced environment.

The role involves clerical tasks, equipment handling, and collaboration with physicians and staff, with required EMT/ED tech experience or related patient care background and a BLS certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• EMT certification or 2 years ED tech experience or 5 years patient care tech experience in acute care setting.
• BLS certification required

Responsibilities

• Renders basic patient care in the ED and assists the nurse.
• Takes and records vital signs and observes patient condition.
• Obtains specimens and administers other treatments.
• Operates or assists with mechanical devices.
• Attends to patient’s physical comfort and safety.
• Reports emergencies and administers emergency treatment.
• Cares for instruments and equipment.
• Performs clerical duties and relays messages among staff.

Skills

Medical terminology

Computer skills

Typewriter skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Be the heart of compassionate care in a patient care support role with us! In this vital role, you'll provide essential assistance and comfort to patients, ensuring they receive the best possible experience during their healthcare journey.

At Nacogdoches Medical Center, We Understand That Our Greatest Asset Is Our Dedicated Team Of Professionals. That’s Why We Offer More Than a Job - We Provide a Comprehensive Benefit Package That Prioritizes Your Health, Professional Development, And Work-life Balance. The Available Plans And Programs Include

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note

Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

Renders basic patient care to patients in the ED and assists the professional nurse. Takes and records vital signs, observes, reports and records patient condition. Obtains specimens and administers other treatments. Operates or assists in operating various mechanical devices. Meets physical comfort needs of patient. Reports emergencies and administer emergency treatment and performs other related duties as assigned. Appropriate care of instruments and equipment.

Performs general clerical duties by preparing, compiling and maintaining records in the ED. Records, transmits, and/or files written and verbal communication to, from and within the nursing unit to staff, patients and physicians., treatments or test as indicated. Orders/monitors use of unit supplies. Answers telephone and intercom, records and relays messages. Greets, direct, and instructs visitors as necessary. Prepare routine, confidential and /or special reports, documents and records; assists with patient care/quality improvement audits and core measures.

Qualifications

Minimum Education: High school graduate or equivalent preferred.

Minimum Experience: EMT or 2 years of ED tech experience or 5 years of patient care tech experience in acute care setting.

Required Certification: BLS required

Required Licensure: none

Skills: Medical terminology, computer, and typewriter skills preferred.

Organization Description

Nacogdoches Medical Center has been serving the East Texas community for nearly 50 yearswith a focus on caring for patients and a strong team environment. Service lines at the hospital include obstetrics and gynecology, cardiology (including a cath lab and electrophysiology capabilities), cancer care, neuroscience (Brainlab technology and stroke treatments) and weight loss surgery. Theseservices help the medical center provide treatment options close to home for patients. Join our team!

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