ER TECH I-EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT

Scrmc; Mississippi; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

South Central Regional Medical Center in Laurel, MS, is seeking an ER Tech I for the Emergency Department. The role supports nursing staff, assists with patient care and environment maintenance, and reports changes to RNs or physicians. It requires basic patient-care skills and a willingness to learn CPR and other ED duties.

The position emphasizes teamwork, safety, and communication to ensure timely patient care in a fast-paced ED setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Escort and transport patients.
• Perform comfort and safety measures for patients.
• Assist with triage and obtain vital signs.
• Assist in blood collection for lab work.
• Perform simple treatments and procedures related to patient care: CPR in Code Blue.
• Cleanse and dress wounds.
• Assist physicians with suturing, splinting and traction.
• Perform ECGs.
• Answer all communications systems in ED.
• Transport supplies and equipment to and from central sterile.
• Clean and stock treatment rooms and nurse carts.
• Maintain supplies and linens; operate orthopedic equipment.
• Handle waste, linens; communicate with staff and patients.

Responsibilities

• Assist professional nursing staff in the ED with patient care tasks not requiring a license.
• Report significant changes in patient condition to RN or Physician.
• Assist with ICU-related duties as needed and train in additional skills.
• Maintain a safe, clean environment in ED and transport patients as required.
• Support performance improvement and effective communication among care teams.

Skills

Patient transport

Vital signs

ECG

CPR

Wound care

Communication

Assisting triage

Blood collection support

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

ECG equipment

Job description

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ER TECH I-EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT

Full Time Technicians Laurel, MS, US

Department:

Emergency Department

Reports To:

ER Director

Full Time/PRN:

Job Summary:

Assist professional nursing staff in the ED by performing specific functions related to patient care not requiring a license. Including personal assistance with activities of daily living and the maintenance of the environment. Also included in the responsibilities for the Emergency Department Technician to report any significant changes in patient condition to the RN and/ or Physician . Job Duties are listed below but may not be “all inclusive” and may require additional training and/or classes.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Escort and transport patients.
• Perform comfort and safety measures for patients.
• Assist with triage and obtain vital signs.
• Assist in blood collection for lab work
• Perform simple treatments and procedures related to patient care: Assist with CPR in Code Blue situations.
• Cleanse and dress wounds.
• Assist physicians with suturing, splinting and traction.
• Perform ECG’s .
• Answer all communications systems located in ED.
• Collect, clean and transport supplies and equipment to and from central sterile.
• Clean and stock treatment rooms and nurse carts.
• Assist with the maintenance and storage of supplies and linens.
• Maintain orthopedic equipment and supplies.
• Empty trash and linen bags as needed.
• Apply cardiac monitor, oxygen saturation monitor, and automated blood pressure machine to patients.
• Assist with performance improvement.
• Answer telephone, make phone calls to assist with patient care.
• Personal care: cleaning or patients with indicated, assist with elimination, linen change, securing personal items.
• Perform Accu-chek and report finding to nurse and/or physician .
• Application of ice packs
• Weighing of patients
• Transport patients to other units via stretcher and wheelchair
• Process workers compensation cases, if trained
• Clean environment and work area
• Communicate with physician, patients, staff, ancillary personnel and visitors
• Practice good guest relations.

Please note that this is not an all-inclusive list of duties.

Organizational Expectations:

Represent the organization professionally; Maintain competency and knowledge of current standards of practice; Participate in ongoing quality improvement activities; Comply with organizational and regulatory policies regarding confidential patient information; Demonstrate excellent customer service through positive interactions with patients, visitors, and coworkers; Promote teamwork, communication, and patient safety.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, transport patients, move equipment, and provide direct patient care throughout the shift. Must be able to work in a fast-paced emergency department environment and respond appropriately to emergency situations.

All candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position.

South Central Regional Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.