ER Tech II

Great Plains Health; North Platte (NE); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Plains Health in North Platte, NE, is recruiting an ER Tech II to join the Emergency Department team. The role supports patient care, triage, and collaboration with nurses and physicians to deliver timely, safe care.

Qualified candidates will hold a Nebraska EMT license, current BLS certification, and CPI training, with the ability to lift and assist in procedures as part of a team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current Nebraska EMT license required.
• BLS certification and CPI training required.

Responsibilities

• Works with unit team to deliver patient care.
• Follow written/verbal instructions; act as liaison to providers.
• Request and transport supplies; orient patients to care plan.
• Assist in procedures including splinting and simple lacerations.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Great people. Great careers.

Join the team at Great Plains Health, where you can be a part of something, well, great.

Job Title:

ER Tech II

Cost Center:

Emergency Department

Job Description:

Minimum Qualifications

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Credentials

current EMT license in state of Nebraska

Required certification: BLS, completion of CPI training.

Work Environment

Patient care setting. Exposure to blood and body fluids, contagious diseases, hazardous chemicals, dangerous fumes, medical gasses and noise.

Physical Demands

1. Stand and/or walk frequently.

2. Sit frequently.

3. Lift 50 pounds frequently.

4. Carry 20 pounds frequently.

5. Push and/or pull 40 pounds or more frequently.

6. Step up one to two steps occasionally.

7. Bend and stoop occasionally.

8. Reach floor to overhead constantly.

9. Visual acuity and color vision within normal limits.

10. Manual dexterity and eye hand coordination within normal limits.

Essential Functions 1. Works with all the members of the unit in a team approach in the delivery of patient care. 2. Takes a systems approach to problem solving and process improvement, with an emphasis on patient safety. 3. Awareness of patients’ needs prioritizes needs of the patients and works to fulfill those needs, report’s findings to the RN/ Physicians/Providers. Maintains awareness of change in patient census, prioritizes workload so that the most important tasks are completed first. 4. Ability to follow written and/or verbal instructions required, acts as a liaison between primary care providers and emergency providers. 5. Request and collect necessary supplies and equipment; transports to assigned areas. 6. Orients patients to treatment rooms, call light, informing patient of plan of care, duration and time that they will be back. 7. Properly cleans equipment and rooms in between patients. 8. Assist Emergency providers and nurses with procedures including application of orthopedic splints, assist in simple laceration procedures. 9. Performs direct patient care as assigned by an RN, including vital signs, assistance in triage, performs EKG’s, point of care testing, wound care, obtains lab specimens and performs duties under licensures. 10. Demonstrates proper use of software application, including proper use of Pyxis removal, wasting and discrepancies to carry out duties.

Join us. Join great. Join the dynamic team at Great Plains Health and be a part of something truly exceptional. At Great Plains Health, we embody a culture defined by authenticity, integrity, and a genuine commitment to listening to both our patients and each other.

As a member of our team, you’ll experience a supportive environment where collaboration is key, and every voice is valued. We work together seamlessly, leveraging our collective strengths to provide the highest quality care to our community.

Passion drives us forward, propelling us to constantly strive for excellence in everything we do. If you’re seeking a rewarding career in healthcare surrounded by like-minded individuals who share your dedication and enthusiasm, Great Plains Health is the place for you. Come join us and be part of a team that’s making a real difference every day.