ER Technician: Growth-Oriented Care with Flexible Hours

Forrest City Medical Center; Forrest City (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Forrest City Hospital Inc in Forrest City, AR seeks an Emergency Room support technician to assist physicians and nurses by performing phlebotomy, IV starts, and 12-lead EKGs, while transporting patients and monitoring vital signs.

Under the MD's license, you will also assist with technical care, monitor equipment, and maintain a clean workspace. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, and at least 1 year of experience is preferred; BLS is required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year of experience preferred.
• BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Provides ER technical support for physicians and nurses to optimize patient care.
• Performs phlebotomy and IV starts, 12-lead EKGs, and transports patients to other departments.
• Places patient on cardiac and vital sign monitors and conducts Point of Care Testing.
• Performs wound care and in/out catheterizations; obtains lab specimens and documents care and procedures.
• Assists the Emergency Physician with technical support and cleans equipment and workspace.

Skills

Phlebotomy

IV starts

12-lead EKGs

Patient transport

Vital sign monitoring

Point of Care Testing

Wound care

Catheterization

Documentation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cardiac monitors

Lab equipment

Job description

Forrest City Hospital Inc in Forrest City, AR seeks an Emergency Room support technician to assist physicians and nurses by performing phlebotomy, IV starts, and 12-lead EKGs, while transporting patients and monitoring vital signs.

Under the MD's license, you will also assist with technical care, monitor equipment, and maintain a clean workspace. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, and at least 1 year of experience is preferred; BLS is required.