ER Technician — Day Shift: Vital Signs & Patient Care

Emerus; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerus is seeking an ER Technician to provide technical assistance and compassionate patient care across assigned areas in our small-format hospital network.

The role involves collecting data, vital signs, lab specimens, wound care, and supporting the patient care plan while maintaining safety and privacy. Travel to facility locations is required; a current BLS and relevant EMT/paramedic training are preferred. Fluency in English is essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Current BLS certification required.
• ACLS/ALS certification required in most markets.
• Fluency in English, written and oral.
• Experience with IV start, phlebotomy, and initiation of EKG is preferred.
• Travel to all facility locations as required.

Responsibilities

• Collect, report, and document clinical data.
• Take vital signs, height and weight, intake and output, pulse oximetry, and collect specimens.
• Collect laboratory samples and perform lab testing per policies and CLIA/COLA.
• Assist with patient activities and care per plan of care.
• Provide superficial wound care and patient safety.
• Maintain privacy and confidentiality of information.
• Ensure a clean, safe environment and proper aseptic technique.
• Assist with admission, transfer, and discharge of patients.
• Prepare patients and chaperone during examinations.

Skills

Vital signs collection

Lab specimen collection

Patient care assistance

Infection control

Aseptic technique

Privacy and confidentiality

Patient safety

Team collaboration

Education

Medical Corpsman program

EMT-Paramedic training

AEMT training

EMT-B with ER experience

Nursing school enrollment

CNA with hospital experience

Anesthesia Tech/OR Tech experience

Job description

Emerus is seeking an ER Technician to provide technical assistance and compassionate patient care across assigned areas in our small-format hospital network.

The role involves collecting data, vital signs, lab specimens, wound care, and supporting the patient care plan while maintaining safety and privacy. Travel to facility locations is required; a current BLS and relevant EMT/paramedic training are preferred. Fluency in English is essential.