Evening ER Technician - Hands-on Patient Care

DHR Health; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

DHR Health in Edinburg, TX seeks an ED Technician for evening shifts to assist the clinical team with patient care, phlebotomy, splinting and transportation of patients. The role supports a fast-paced emergency department under RN supervision.

Ideal candidates have a High School/GED, active TX licenses or related credentials, BLS, and comfort with English; hospital experience is preferred. On-site role with evening hours at DHR Health.

Qualifications

• Two years experience as ED Technician or related preferred.
• Ability to adjust and troubleshoot monitoring equipment and computer equipment.
• Reasoning ability with good independent judgment.
• Ability to handle frequent interruptions.
• Exhibits tact, enthusiasm, and patience.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• High degree of competency and general performance.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Promotes the facility mission, vision and values to others; models standards and practice.
• Orders paper products and medical supplies for the unit.
• Maintains log of assignments for ER techs and assigns room duties at shift start.
• Participates in patient care and maintains a safe, comforting environment.
• Responds to patients' needs promptly and transports patients as needed.
• Welcomes patients and assists in admission process.
• Performs Pre-Triage tasks including vital signs and triage transport.
• Assists with positioning and transfer of patients between bed, chair, wheelchair or stretcher.
• Maintains clean and prepared beds for next patient.
• Monitors IV lines and reports any issues; performs oral suction and creates patient setups (NIBP, SaO2, EKG).
• Prepares IV fluids for licensed personnel; performs 12-lead ECG; records vital signs with equipment.
• Performs weight measurements and basic patient information collection.
• Performs clerical duties including lab and radiology lookups and order entry.
• Performs blood glucose monitoring and maintains stock levels of supplies.
• Orients new hires and contributes to staff development; promotes team spirit.
• Assists in interdepartmental service coordination and participates in PI and Utilization.
• Maintains organized patient area and chart labeling; posts labs on chart.
• Applies skills such as phlebotomy, tray setup, dressings and splinting per policy.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Splinting

Assisting with procedures

Patient transportation

BLS certification

Communication in English

Cultural sensitivity

Education

High School/GED

Active license: CNA/CECA/EMT/PCT or Medical Assistant (TX)

BLS certification

Paramedic training preferred

Medical Assistant program graduate

Tools

Monitoring equipment

Computer equipment

Job description

DHR Health in Edinburg, TX seeks an ED Technician for evening shifts to assist the clinical team with patient care, phlebotomy, splinting and transportation of patients. The role supports a fast-paced emergency department under RN supervision.

Ideal candidates have a High School/GED, active TX licenses or related credentials, BLS, and comfort with English; hospital experience is preferred. On-site role with evening hours at DHR Health.