ER Technician: Hands-On Patient Care & Tech Support

Altus Emergency Center Lake Jackson; Del Rio (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Altus Emergency Center Lake Jackson in Texas is seeking an Emergency Room Tech to support physicians and nurses in the Emergency Center. The role involves patient care, assisting the RN, documenting vital signs, preparing supplies, and maintaining a clean, organized department workspace.

The position emphasizes teamwork, safety, and adherence to protocols while performing duties such as phlebotomy, IV starts, EKGs, wound care, specimen collection, and point-of-care testing under supervision.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1-3 years’ experience in an Emergency Room setting or EMT-P (or equivalent) required.

Responsibilities

• Assists RNs and physicians in providing technical patient care; documents vital signs and procedures.
• Performs phlebotomy, IV starts, EKGs, wound care, specimen collection, and monitors patient status.
• Assists with daily opening/closing duties and ensures equipment and supplies are stocked and organized.
• Performs Point of Care Testing and QC lab testing as trained; maintains temperature logs and safety policies.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

1-3 years ER experience or EMT-P

Job description

Altus Emergency Center Lake Jackson in Texas is seeking an Emergency Room Tech to support physicians and nurses in the Emergency Center. The role involves patient care, assisting the RN, documenting vital signs, preparing supplies, and maintaining a clean, organized department workspace.

The position emphasizes teamwork, safety, and adherence to protocols while performing duties such as phlebotomy, IV starts, EKGs, wound care, specimen collection, and point-of-care testing under supervision.