Night Emergency Dept Tech: Vital Care & Support

3110 Kennestone Hospital, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Kennestone Hospital in Georgia is seeking an Emergency Department Tech for FT Nights (7pm-7am). The position supports patient care under RN supervision, performing vital signs, EKG, wound care, and safe ambulation with crutches.

Responsibilities include transporting patients and supplies, operating monitors, assisting with telesitter functions, and ensuring stocked care areas. Requires high school diploma and multiple certifications (BLS and others) at hire.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED is required.
• All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
• BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - American Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor.
• Effective communication skills (verbal and written) required.
• Proficiency with desktop computer required.
• Demonstrate willingness to be a team-player and a self-starter required.
• Proficiency obtaining vital signs using manual processes required.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and document vital signs; inform nurse if vital signs are abnormal.
• Perform 12-lead EKG and hand to ED physician.
• Perform bedside blood sugar testing; inform nurse if result is abnormal.
• Measure and apply extremity splints as directed by nurse or physician.
• Instruct patient regarding safe crutch ambulation techniques with return demonstration by patient.
• Oral suctioning.
• Superficial wound care.

Skills

Effective communication

Desktop computer proficiency

Teamwork

Self-starter

Vital signs

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Job description

Wellstar Kennestone Hospital in Georgia is seeking an Emergency Department Tech for FT Nights (7pm-7am). The position supports patient care under RN supervision, performing vital signs, EKG, wound care, and safe ambulation with crutches.

Responsibilities include transporting patients and supplies, operating monitors, assisting with telesitter functions, and ensuring stocked care areas. Requires high school diploma and multiple certifications (BLS and others) at hire.