ER Technician: Fast-Paced Patient Care & Support

WVU Medicine Thomas Hospitals; South Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

THOM Thomas Hospitals is seeking a patient care worker to assist in the Emergency Department under RN supervision. You will support admissions, transfers, discharges, patient comfort, and routine tests while maintaining infection control and safety standards.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and BLS within 30 days, plus potential WV EMT/Paramedic licensure and ACLS/PALS. Two years of related education or ED experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire.
• Two years of college in relevant field or two years ED/pre-hospital experience.
• Preferred WV EMT/Paramedic licensure or equivalent state licensure.
• ACLS and PALS certifications are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Observe and report patient concerns to a registered nurse immediately.
• Assist RN with admission, transfer, discharge and general care.
• Record vitals and monitor intake/output, assist hygiene and comfort.
• Assist in specimen collection and maintain infection control practices.
• Maintain clean, safe environment; report equipment issues promptly.
• Prepare patients for exams and communicate nutrition concerns to RN.
• Assist with administrative tasks and respond to call bells.
• Perform tests such as glucose monitoring and urine/stool testing as required.
• Discontinue IVs as assigned and assist with drainage devices.
• Possibly perform EKG testing and transport specimens to Lab.
• Draw blood samples when phlebotomy credentialed.

Skills

Communication

Adapt to change

Education

High School Diploma

Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days

West Virginia EMT/Paramedic or applicable state licensure

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Two years of college in nursing/biology/related field OR ED/pre-hospital experience

Job description

THOM Thomas Hospitals is seeking a patient care worker to assist in the Emergency Department under RN supervision. You will support admissions, transfers, discharges, patient comfort, and routine tests while maintaining infection control and safety standards.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and BLS within 30 days, plus potential WV EMT/Paramedic licensure and ACLS/PALS. Two years of related education or ED experience are preferred.