ER TECH EMERGENCY DEPT (PER DIEM)

The Valley Health System; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid Time Off

Medical/Dental/Vision plans

401(k) with company match

SoFi student loan refinancing

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Centennial Hills Hospital Medical Center®, part of The Valley Health System, seeks a patient care technician to support nursing staff with direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Preferred qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, current BLS certification, and coursework in basic cardiac arrhythmia and IV care where available.

This position offers the opportunity for career development within UHS and access to comprehensive medical, dental, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required or preferred.
• Cardiac arrhythmia course or arrhythmia test preferred.
• IV course preferred for techs working with IVs.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for patient care/service under the direction of the RN.
• Assist with routine patient care tasks under RN supervision.
• Observe and report patient status and changes.

Skills

Patient care

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Cardiac arrhythmia course

IV care course

Job description

Responsibilities

About Centennial Hills Hospital:

Centennial Hills Hospital Medical Center® is a 336-bed facility that is part of the seven-hospital Valley Health System serving Northwest Las Vegas community. The hospital provides a wide range of medical services and procedures, including comprehensive women's services. In addition to digital mammography, gynecologic care and gynecologic surgery, the Women’s Center offers maternity services that include labor and delivery, recovery rooms, antepartum and postpartum care, a newborn nursery, and a Level III neonatal intensive care unit. Centennial Hills Hospital has demonstrated a strong commitment to community health, becoming the first tobacco-free campus in Nevada. The hospital has also been recognized by the U.S. News & World Report as a High Performing Hospital for Heart Failure, Stroke and Maternity Care for 2022-2023.

The Valley Health System (VHS) is owned and operated by a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS). Each employee at VHS takes part in the UHS Service Excellence Program. The program is guided by three standards: "Treat everyone as a guest. Demonstrate professionalism and excellence in the things I do. Practice teamwork." The talent and dedication of all UHS employees is what makes the company unique.

Benefit Highlights:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com.

Job Description:

Responsible for patient care/service and assigned duties under the direction of the Registered Nurse.

Qualifications

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Successful completion of a basic cardiac arrhythmia course or successful completion of an arrhythmia test given by the Education Department preferred. Techs working with IVs must have successfully completed an IV course.

License/Certification:

Current BLS Certification required. Approved Crisis Management Course required. Certificate of completion of a basic cardiac arrhythmia course preferred. Certified Phlebotomist preferred. IV Certification preferred.

Category I:

Job usually involves contact with patients or patient specimens. Exposure to blood, body fluids, nonintact skin or tissue specimens, is possible.