ER Tech: Fast-Paced Patient Care & EMT Certified

Piedmont Healthcare, Inc.; Newnan (GA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Newnan Hospital in Georgia seeks an Emergency Department Technician to support patient care under the supervision of a registered or licensed practical nurse. The role requires compassionate, reliable teamwork and the ability to handle age-specific needs across acute care settings.

Candidates must hold a current Georgia EMT certification or National Registry EMT/Intermediate, or be enrolled in an accredited nursing program with clinical rotations.

Qualifications

• Current EMT certification is required.
• Enrollment in an accredited nursing program with at least one semester of clinical rotations in an acute care hospital is required.
• BLS/CPR certification must be current at hire.
• Prior ER tech or patient care tech experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse.
• Provide care for patients across the age spectrum as assigned.
• Collaborate with health care team to support efficient unit operations.

Education

Current Georgia Basic EMT Certification

National Registry EMT/Intermediate Level certification

Nursing program student with 1 semester of clinical rotations in an acute care hospital

In lieu of 2 years of patient care tech/ER tech experience, EMT license not required

Job description

Piedmont Newnan Hospital in Georgia seeks an Emergency Department Technician to support patient care under the supervision of a registered or licensed practical nurse. The role requires compassionate, reliable teamwork and the ability to handle age-specific needs across acute care settings.

Candidates must hold a current Georgia EMT certification or National Registry EMT/Intermediate, or be enrolled in an accredited nursing program with clinical rotations.