ER Technician: Fast-Paced Patient Care & Support

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems, Inc. is seeking an Emergency Room Technician to provide essential support in the ER. Responsibilities include direct patient care under licensed staff, patient transport, and maintaining a clean, well-stocked department.

You will document activities in the EMR and communicate patient status to the care team. Ideal candidates have technical nursing support training and 0-1 years of clinical experience, with a focus on infection control and safety.

Qualifications

• Completion of technical nursing support programs or equivalent.
• Formal training in emergency patient care and safety procedures.
• Certification in basic clinical skills is preferred.
• Experience with infection control and sterile techniques is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under licensed staff supervision.
• Assist with transport, monitoring, and basic procedures.
• Maintain clean, stocked, and organized ER environment.
• Document care activities in the EMR system accurately.
• Communicate changes in patient status to the care team.
• Adhere to PPE and safety protocols at all times.
• Support administrative tasks and unit operations as needed.

Skills

Composure under pressure

Emergency management knowledge

Infection control awareness

Problem solving

Education

Nursing Assistant training

EMT training

Phlebotomy training

Medical Assistant training

Job description

Community Health Systems, Inc. is seeking an Emergency Room Technician to provide essential support in the ER. Responsibilities include direct patient care under licensed staff, patient transport, and maintaining a clean, well-stocked department.

You will document activities in the EMR and communicate patient status to the care team. Ideal candidates have technical nursing support training and 0-1 years of clinical experience, with a focus on infection control and safety.