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ER Technician I - ED Angleton

UTMB Health

Angleton (TX)

On-site

USD 35,000 - 55,000

Full time

16 days ago

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Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking compassionate individuals to join their Emergency Department team. In this role, you will provide essential technical assistance and patient care, ensuring the comfort and safety of patients during their treatment. You will be responsible for collecting vital data, assisting with personal hygiene, and supporting healthcare professionals in delivering high-quality care. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives while working in a dynamic and supportive environment. If you are dedicated to patient care and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

  • Completion of EMT program or nursing program with clinical concepts.
  • BLS certification from American Heart Association required.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical assistance and supportive patient care in the Emergency Department.
  • Collect and document patient data, including vital signs and specimens.
  • Assist with patient hygiene, feeding, and mobility.

Skills

Patient Care
Vital Signs Measurement
Point of Care Testing
Infection Control

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent
EMT Program Completion
Nursing Program Enrollment

Job description

For application assistance, please email utmbjobs@utmb.edu Representatives are available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Minimum Qualifications:

  • High school or equivalent AND completion of one of the following technical programs:
  • Completion of EMT program OR
  • Is enrolled in a recognized School of Nursing and has completed the first semester of education which contains clinical concepts and health assessments OR
  • Active state EMS certification in good standing at the date of hire OR
  • Recognized military training as a US Army medic, US Navy Corpsmen, US Air Force Medic, or US Coast Guard Corpsmen
  • Completion of ER Tech CBO Tool within 6 months of employment.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS:

Required:

  • BLS from American Heart Association (AHA)

JOB DESCRIPTION:

To provide basic technical assistance and supportive patient care to meet the needs of individual patients throughout assigned areas in the Emergency Department.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Collects, reports and documents data. Takes vital signs, height and weight, intake and output, pulse oximetry, and collects specimens.
  • Performs and reports Point of Care Testing.
  • Assists with patient activities and care as assigned by the charge nurse/designee as indicated by the patient’s plan of care.
  • Provides for patients’ personal hygiene: Bathes patients, performs oral suctioning and superficial wound care, assists with elimination, cares for the incontinent patient and the patient with a urinary catheter, and provides ostomy care.
  • Assists with patient feeding.
  • Ambulates, positions, and turns patients and cares for the patient with altered mobility.
  • Assists with the admission, transfer, and discharge of the patient.
  • Assists the healthcare team by preparing patients and chaperoning during examinations/procedures or assists with other patient treatments.
  • Provides for patient safety related to age and condition. Assists with patient restraints and maintains precautions. Collects, reports, and documents data related to patient needs/emergencies and unusual patient and family behavior.
  • Cares for the patient from a correctional environment.
  • Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality of information and records at all times.
  • Provides and maintains a clean, safe environment, free of obstacles, and conducive to a professional environment.
  • Performs and/or assist others in proper aseptic technique, isolation procedures, and infection control measures.
  • Communicates clearly and professionally to Nurse Clinicians, Charge Nurses, and all multidisciplinary team members.
  • Notifies Charge Nurse and on-coming staff when equipment is missing or broken.
  • Follows-up with Charge Nurse and Equipment Manager
  • Maintains patient care areas with appropriate supplies
  • Assist with patient requests for other hospital services.
  • Sets up Labor & Delivery tables for ER Deliveries.
  • Sets up and provides assistance with minor operating procedures.
  • Sets up and provides assistance with area specific diagnostic procedures.
  • Participates in and supports quality improvement activities.
  • Demonstrates acceptable productivity and practices cost containment.

SALARY RANGE:

Salary commensurate with experience.

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Primary Location

Primary Location
United States-Texas-Angleton

Work Locations

Angleton Danbury Hospital

Angleton Danbury Hospital 132 E Hospital Dr

Angleton 77515

Job
Organization

Organization
UTMB Health

: Regular

Standard

Employee Status
Job Posting

Job Posting
Mar 14, 2025, 3:35:11 PM

For application assistance, please email utmbjobs@utmb.edu Representatives are available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST.

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