ER Technician I - ED League City (Nights)

UTMB Health; League City (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated ER Technician I to join their dynamic Emergency Department team in League City. This role involves providing essential technical assistance and supportive patient care, ensuring the comfort and safety of patients during their treatment. As an ER Technician, you will engage in vital tasks such as monitoring vital signs, assisting with patient hygiene, and collaborating with healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality care. If you are passionate about making a difference in patients' lives and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Completion of EMT program or nursing school with clinical education.
• Active state EMS certification or military medic training required.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance and supportive patient care in the Emergency Department.
• Collect and document patient data, assist with personal hygiene and mobility.

Skills

Patient Care

Vital Signs Monitoring

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Aseptic Technique

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

EMT Program Completion

Nursing School Enrollment

Job description

For application assistance, please email [e-mail]. Representatives are available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST.

Job Description - ER Technician I - ED League City (Nights) (2500320)

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.

WORK SCHEDULE:

Night shift.

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 VEVRAA Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Primary Location

United States-Texas-League City

Work Locations

League City 77573-1461

Job Organization

UTMB Health

Shift

Standard

Employee Status

Night Shift

Job Posting

Jan 29, 2025, 5:14:06 PM