Telemetry & Emergency Services Technician

Lifepoint Health®; Hot Springs (AR); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lifepoint Health Emergency Services Technician role supports the ER with administrative tasks and telemetry monitoring. This in-person PRN position reports to the Emergency Room Director and requires the ability to work under pressure and communicate clearly.

Education: high school diploma plus EMT Paramedic/EMT Intermediate preferred; BLS required; CNA license preferred. One year of experience desirable. Join our mission-driven team delivering patient-centered care across our facilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• EMT Paramedic or EMT Intermediate program preferred.
• BLS certification required on hire; CNA license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greets patients and visitors.
• Answers, screens, and routes telephone calls.
• Calls codes, pages, and overhead announcements as requested.
• Enters nursing requests subject to the approval of a licensed nurse.
• Assists with processing patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
• Assembles and maintains patient records and charts.
• Performs clerical tasks, including copying, filing, and stocking supplies.
• Assists RNs and physicians with other patient activities as needed.
• Performs continual surveillance of multiple monitors.
• Identifies significant arrhythmias and/or signs of patient distress and intervenes appropriately.

Skills

critical thinking

decisive judgment

stress management

communication under pressure

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

EMT Paramedic or EMT Intermediate

Job description

The Lifepoint Health Emergency Services Technician role supports the ER with administrative tasks and telemetry monitoring. This in-person PRN position reports to the Emergency Room Director and requires the ability to work under pressure and communicate clearly.

Education: high school diploma plus EMT Paramedic/EMT Intermediate preferred; BLS required; CNA license preferred. One year of experience desirable. Join our mission-driven team delivering patient-centered care across our facilities.