ER Tech: Hands-On Patient Care & Growth Path

Talentify; East Chicago (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Powers Health invites you to join the ED Tech team at St Catherine Hospital in East Chicago, Indiana. This role provides basic patient care plus elements of critical care including phlebotomy, wound care, EKG leads, and support for nurses during emergencies.

You will work under Powers Health policies, maintain asepsis, document vital signs, assist with diagnostics, and help with wound care and infection control.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid license: RMAs, EMT/Paramedic, or LPN.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology and basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Process test requisitions accurately and promptly.
• Label samples accurately and completely.
• Maintain supplies inventory and perform functional inventory tasks.
• Perform point-of-care testing.
• Measure and record vital signs and report abnormalities to the nurse.
• Orient patient to cubicle and call system.
• Maintain asepsis in all patient contact tasks.
• Perform routine wound care and assist with suturing.
• Assist with diagnostic examinations.
• Follow infection-control procedures.

Skills

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

RMAs/EMT-Paramedic/LPN license

Tools

EMR systems

Computer literacy

Job description

Powers Health invites you to join the ED Tech team at St Catherine Hospital in East Chicago, Indiana. This role provides basic patient care plus elements of critical care including phlebotomy, wound care, EKG leads, and support for nurses during emergencies.

You will work under Powers Health policies, maintain asepsis, document vital signs, assist with diagnostics, and help with wound care and infection control.