ER Tech (Full-time, 7am-7pm)

Washington-Regional-Medical-Center; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington Regional Medical Center is seeking an ED Tech II to assist the nursing staff in delivering direct patient care in a fast-paced emergency department. You will help with specimen collection, transport of blood products, patient monitoring, and position changes while ensuring patient safety and comfort.

The role involves chaperoning exams, answering calls, and supporting patient flow, with CPR certification required and prior acute care or emergency experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CPR certification required.
• Experience in acute care or emergency settings preferred (EMT, ACNA, or phlebotomy experience).

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing staff with patient care needs and examinations.
• Collect patient specimens and transport blood products as needed.
• Chaperone patients during exams and assist with monitoring equipment.
• Obtain vitals and document in electronic medical records.
• Assist with patient transport, mobility, and communication with the care team.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Organization Overview, Mission, Vision, and ValuesOur mission is to improve the health of people in the communities we serve through compassionate, high-quality care, prevention, and wellness education. Washington Regional Medical System is a community-owned, locally governed, non-profit health care system located in Northwest Arkansas in the heart of Fayetteville, which is consistently ranked among the Best Places to live in the country. Our 425-bed medical center has been named the #1 hospital in Arkansas for five consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report. We employ 3,200+ team members and serve the region with over 40 clinic locations, the region’s only Level II trauma center, and five Centers of Excellence - the Washington Regional J.B. Hunt Transport Services Neuroscience Institute; Washington Regional Walker Heart Institute; Washington Regional Women and Infants Center; Washington Regional Total Joint Center; and Washington Regional Pat Walker Center for Seniors.Position SummaryThe role of the ED Tech II reports to the Registered Nurse in collaboration with the Director of Nursing. This position is responsible for direct patient care activities that assist the nursing staff with obtaining favorable patient outcomes.Essential Position ResponsibilitiesAssist nursing staff with various patient care needs, as appropriateAssist with collecting patient specimens through appropriate collection requirementsRetrieve and transport blood productsChaperone patient during exams, as neededAnswer call lights and telephones and assist as appropriateTransport and ambulate patientsAssist with application of patient monitoring technology, testing devices, and restraintsObtain patient vitals and enter into electronic medical records, as appropriateObserve patients and communicate needs to a member of the patient care teamQualificationsEducation: High school diploma or GEDLicensure and Certifications: CPR, required.Experience: Previous experience in an acute care setting or emergency room, preferred. EMT, ACNA, or phlebotomy experience, preferred.Work Environment: This position will spend 90% of the time walking and/or standing while pushing, pulling, lifting, and/or carrying up to 50 lbs. This position will spend 10% of the time sitting while performing work in a standard office environment. This position will be exposed to communicable diseases, bodily fluids, and radiation. This position serves a cultural and linguistically diverse patient population.