ER Technician: Fast-Paced Trauma Care & Growth

Salem Health Hospitals & Clinics; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Salem Health is hiring an Emergency Department Technician to join the busy Salem Hospital in Oregon. You will support patient care across age groups, perform phlebotomy, monitor telemetry, and assist during high-acuity events in a fast-paced ED setting.

The role requires at least 1 year of acute care or EMS experience and certifications such as CNA, EMT-B, or AEMT/EMT-P. Full-time, on-site with varied shifts; salary commensurate with experience and benefits package.

Qualifications

• 1 year of recent experience in acute care, ambulatory care, EMS setting or equivalent.
• CNA, EMT B, AEMT or EMT-P certifications preferred.
• Previous ED tech or similar role experience (e.g., MA, UAP).

Responsibilities

• Assist with vital signs, EKGs, toileting, ambulation and activities of daily living.
• Perform phlebotomy and point-of-care testing including glucose monitoring.
• Support high-acuity events (Code Blue, trauma activations, CPR) and assist with chest compressions.
• Provide 1:1 safety observations and support mobility aids.
• Communicate with patients, families and care team; coordinate services as needed.
• Monitor telemetry and follow downtime protocols as trained.
• Prepare rooms, stock supplies, maintain clean environment.

Skills

CNA

EMT-B

AEMT/EMT-P

Job description

Salem Health is hiring an Emergency Department Technician to join the busy Salem Hospital in Oregon. You will support patient care across age groups, perform phlebotomy, monitor telemetry, and assist during high-acuity events in a fast-paced ED setting.

The role requires at least 1 year of acute care or EMS experience and certifications such as CNA, EMT-B, or AEMT/EMT-P. Full-time, on-site with varied shifts; salary commensurate with experience and benefits package.