ER Tech: Hands-on Patient Care & Lab Support

Altus Community Healthcare; Idalou (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Altus Community Healthcare in Idalou, TX seeks an Emergency Room Tech to support nurses and physicians in the Emergency Center. You will perform patient care tasks, assist with phlebotomy, IV starts, EKGs, and transport patients while maintaining accurate documentation.

You will help manage supplies, operate point-of-care testing, and ensure clean, organized care areas. Prior ER/EMT-P experience preferred; BLS certification required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1-3 years’ experience in an Emergency Room setting.
• 1-3 years’ experience as an EMT-P (or equivalent) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Document vital signs, perform phlebotomy and IV starts, and transport patients.
• Perform EKGs, Point of Care testing, and wound care; assist with exams.
• Ensure clean patient care areas and proper supply stocking; document procedures.

Skills

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

EKG

IV placement

Patient transport

POC testing

Documentation

Education

High school diploma

EMT-P certification

Job description

Altus Community Healthcare in Idalou, TX seeks an Emergency Room Tech to support nurses and physicians in the Emergency Center. You will perform patient care tasks, assist with phlebotomy, IV starts, EKGs, and transport patients while maintaining accurate documentation.

You will help manage supplies, operate point-of-care testing, and ensure clean, organized care areas. Prior ER/EMT-P experience preferred; BLS certification required.