ER Tech: Night Shift — Critical Patient Care Support

Covenant Health; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Medical Center is hiring an Emergency Department Technician for full-time night shifts. The role provides direct patient care, supports bedside nurses, and aids in triage and ED operations.

Responsibilities include preparing supplies, collecting specimens, performing STAT EKGs, and ensuring accurate documentation. The position requires completion of MA/EMT/CNA training or RN first-year coursework, CPR certification, and knowledge of medical terminology.

Qualifications

• Must be certified medical assistant, or have EMT training, or have completed the first year of an accredited nursing program, or have CNA certification.
• Functional knowledge of medical terminology and software/hardware related to data and order systems.

Responsibilities

• Take vital signs as directed by nurse.
• Follow standard precautions and infection control policies.
• Collect lab specimens as needed to support patient flow.
• Perform STAT EKGs.
• Update ED tracking boards to improve communication.
• Stock patient care supplies and maintain trays.
• Assist with instrument prep and autoclave readiness.
• Check equipment daily and submit maintenance requests.
• Transport patients within the medical center.
• Prepare wounds for MDs and assist with dressings.
• Assist with splints and immobilizers and assist in triage.
• Administer treatments within scope and report changes to nurse.
• Remove medications from delivery system and hand to nursing staff.

Skills

CPR certification

Medical terminology

Patient care

Education

Certified medical assistant

EMT training

CNA certification

Tools

EMR software

Medical hardware

Job description

Methodist Medical Center is hiring an Emergency Department Technician for full-time night shifts. The role provides direct patient care, supports bedside nurses, and aids in triage and ED operations.

Responsibilities include preparing supplies, collecting specimens, performing STAT EKGs, and ensuring accurate documentation. The position requires completion of MA/EMT/CNA training or RN first-year coursework, CPR certification, and knowledge of medical terminology.