Night-Shift Emergency Department Tech — Full-Time

Island Hospital; Anacortes (WA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Night shift differential

Job summary

Island Hospital in Anacortes, WA is seeking an Emergency Department Technician for full-time night shift. This ED Tech role combines CNA/EMT duties with clerical responsibilities to support nurses and physicians in delivering high-quality patient care.

The position offers a $4,000 sign-on bonus, 0.9 FTE night hours, and a shift differential. Ideal candidates will have NA-C or WA EMT certification, BLS, and ED/ambulance experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant (NA-C) course of study or completion of education at the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Basic level or higher.

Responsibilities

• Transports patients to rooms/ treatment rooms, using a wheelchair or stretcher, or escorts them into the department.
• Obtains and documents vital signs including blood pressure, heart rate, respiration rate, temperature, and pain level. Places appropriate patients on the cardiac monitor.
• Answers call lights and determines patients' needs. Assists patients as needed (dress and undress patients, assist with toileting etc.).
• Assists licensed staff with procedures such as pelvic exams, chest tube placements, wound care, laceration repair, and closed reduction of limbs.
• Changes linens, tidy and clean patient rooms as needed.
• Cleans, stocks equipment and/or supplies and instruments.
• Maintains supply and inventory in stocking rooms.
• Performs point of care (POC) testing and charts results per protocol.
• Performs echocardiogram (ECG) on patients in a timely manner.
• Assists with splinting, crutch adjustment, and visual acuity testing.
• Assists with the care of patients across the full spectrum of emergency conditions.
• Performs post-mortem care with respect and dignity.
• Maintains working knowledge of helipad process and procedures regarding safe patient handling.
• May assist with arranging inpatient and outpatient exams such as x-rays, labs, office appointments, cardiac testing, sleep studies, echocardiograms, consults, and coordinating with external partners for patient care
• Obtains laboratory specimens within their training and scope.

Skills

NA-C/EMT credentials

Education

NA-C course / EMT training

Job description

Island Hospital in Anacortes, WA is seeking an Emergency Department Technician for full-time night shift. This ED Tech role combines CNA/EMT duties with clerical responsibilities to support nurses and physicians in delivering high-quality patient care.

The position offers a $4,000 sign-on bonus, 0.9 FTE night hours, and a shift differential. Ideal candidates will have NA-C or WA EMT certification, BLS, and ED/ambulance experience preferred.