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200861507emt10.21emergency room technician5.79er tech5.66patient care technician5.5hospital2.01040641135607.2524.3356.20HOURLY430199142025-10-012025-10-312025-09-012025-09-302025-11-05ER Tech Job Description: Top Duties and Qualifications

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An 200861507emt10.21emergency room technician5.79er tech5.66patient care technician5.5hospital2.01040641135607.2524.3356.20HOURLY430199142025-10-012025-10-312025-09-012025-09-302025-11-05ER Tech, or Emergency Room Technician, is responsible for working closely with Doctors and Nurses to help patients receive immediate medical treatment. Their duties include monitoring a patient’s vital signs, including blood pressure and heart rate, updating loved ones’ on the patient’s condition and assisting Doctors and Nurses during procedures (e.g. removing objects from the skin, or wrapping and stitching wounds).

200861507emt10.21emergency room technician5.79er tech5.66patient care technician5.5hospital2.01040641135607.2524.3356.20HOURLY430199142025-10-012025-10-312025-09-012025-09-302025-11-05ER Tech Duties and Responsibilities

An 200861507emt10.21emergency room technician5.79er tech5.66patient care technician5.5hospital2.01040641135607.2524.3356.20HOURLY430199142025-10-012025-10-312025-09-012025-09-302025-11-05ER Tech’s responsibilities may vary slightly, but they generally include the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Work with doctors and nurses and provide technical support for patient care.
  • Clean and stock rooms and carts with appropriate medical supplies and equipment. Change linen as necessary.
  • Transport patients to other departments in the hospital.
  • Help with resuscitation/CPR and emergency airway procedures.
  • Obtain and document a patient’s vital signs, as well as assist with placement of oxygen saturation, blood pressure monitoring and cardiac monitoring.
  • Collect blood samples, tissue or other laboratory specimens, preparing them for testing.
  • Assist with positioning patients, applying orthopedic dressing and splints.
  • Measuring and fitting canes and crutches and teaching patients how to use them.
  • Assisting with administrative duties such as patient transfers and discharges.
  • Making sure that the correct documentation is filled out.

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Emergency Room Tech Job Description Examples

Example 1

Full Time, 72 Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shift

Alternating weekends, rotating holidays

Position Summary:

Functions as a specialized direct patient caregiver in the Emergency Department, performing tasks to assist nurses and providers. Performs hands-on care, specified technical tasks, and coordinates communications on the unit.

Responsibilities:
  • Enters and updates the ED tracking board promptly to communicate with staff.
  • Document/maintain patient record as appropriate.
  • Take and record temperature, pulse, respiration rates, blood pressures, oxygen saturation, weights, heights, and intake-output measurements.
  • Completes all items / activities on “TECH Checklist of DAILY Activities” as applicable.
  • Orders patient care supplies and keeps patient care supplies stocked in proper amounts in rooms, carts and other areas as appropriate.
  • Cleans and wraps instruments to transport to sterile processing with ability to correctly identify and replace proper surgical instruments on appropriate trays.
  • Assists in maintaining a safe environment, which may include checking equipment daily for proper function and reporting equipment that is out of order, appropriate handling of linen and storing of supplies.
  • Gathers equipment for O2 set up. Checks O2 for connection and proper placement.
  • Sets up suction equipment and checks for proper function.
  • Promptly answers patient call lights and responds to patient requests.
  • Reports observed changes in patient condition to nurse or provider.
  • Assists with transportation of patients to other areas of the facility.
  • Prepares wounds for provider as directed. Cleans and dresses wounds appropriately.
  • Application of splints.
  • Applies immobilizers and ace bandages; fits patient for crutches.
  • Performs tasks such as ROM, assists with ambulatory devices as specified by the patients' plan of care.
  • Assists provider with pelvic exams.
  • Assists in triage with vital signs.
  • Ambulates, and assists patients in and out of bed, into wheelchairs and transport when necessary (on oxygen if required).
  • Empty canisters, urine bags, bedpans and emesis basins and record intake and output.
  • Provides general care such as positioning, lifting or turning patients; assisting in use of bedpan, urinal or commode; preoperative supportive care; and anti-embolism stockings and sequential compression devices.
  • Collects urine, stool and sputum specimen as ordered.
  • Performs phlebotomy. To include correct labeling using two patient identifiers, maintenance of lab-draw supplies, rotating and restocking.
  • Performs INT removal per nursing or LIP direction.
  • Performs suture / staple removal at nurse or LIP direction.
  • Performs EKG.
  • Employs all established infection control policies including standard precautions, transmission-based isolation precautions, OSHA standards, safety measures, and proper body mechanics in performance of job.
  • Demonstrates knowledge and competency in providing for age-specific needs of the population served.
  • Helps maintain clean and orderly patient and work environment.
  • Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Minimum Education:

None specified; however, must be sufficient to meet the standards for achievement of the below indicated license and/or certification as required by the issuing authority.

Minimum Experience:

One (1) years’ experience as an EMT, HUC, LPN, MA, or PCA/CNA *OR *must meet licensure requirement below. At least 1 year of ED experience preferred, however, willing to train.

Licensure Requirement:

CPR required. If less than one (1) years’ experience, must have current EMT registry or license, LPN, MA, or CNA certification at time of hire/promotion or be a student in an accredited nursing education program. Student must have successfully completed clinical skills portion of the program (1st semester of clinicals).

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
Healthcare setting:
  • Acute care
  • ER
  • Hospital
Schedule:
  • 12 hour shift
  • Day Location: In person

Example 2

Crossroads Community Hospital is a fast-growing, locally owned business in Mount Vernon, IL. We are looking for an individual who is excited to grow with us and is passionate about helping others.

The Emergency Department Technician shall be responsible for assisting the Emergency Department staff in implementing and evaluating the care of patients and correlating interventions with clinical outcomes, while providing a customer/patient friendly environment.

Education: High school graduate or GED equivalent and Paramedic certification or LPN licensure required

Experience: Two (2) years of previous ER/EMT experience preferred.

Licenses/Certificates: Current Illinois EMT certification or LPN licensure. Must have Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) through American Heart Association.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $15.85 per hour

Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
  • Trauma Medicine



Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Mount Vernon, IL 62864: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):
  • Valid BLS through American Heart Association upon hire and ACLS and PALS by the end of the month following 90 days of employment.

License/Certification:
  • Paramedic certification or LPN License Location: In person

Example 3

Position Summary:

Under close/general supervision by licensed personnel the Emergency Department Technician / Emergency Medical Technician will perform a variety of functions in support and care of patients requiring urgent or emergency care in an urgent care or emergency medical setting.

Position Accountabilities:

  • Promote the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
  • Receives direction and assignments from physicians and nurses and provides technical support to optimize patient care
  • Responsible for reporting on the condition of patient/client to the appropriate supervisor and/or staff members
  • Coordinate and assist with care as directed.
  • Cleans and stocks carts, rooms, and changes linen, as required.
  • Assists with transport of patients to other departments.
  • Assist with resuscitation / CPR and emergency airway procedures.
  • Assist with obtaining and documentation of vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
  • Assist with other technical functions such as: obtaining 12-lead EKGs, initiation of peripheral IV (proof of training required), discontinuation of peripheral IV and heparin/saline locks, maintenance and care of specimens for laboratory analysis
  • Perform order entry into Electronic Health Record and other clerical duties
  • Assist with wound care, insertion of Foley catheters, and nasogastric tubes. (proof of training required)
  • Decontaminates all equipment, instruments, and supplies with approved cleaners.
  • Assists with positioning patients, application of orthopedic splints and dressings
  • Measure and fit crutches and canes;
  • Maintains appropriate documentation.
  • Maintains use of appropriate medical equipment and supplies.
  • Participate in team meetings and in-services as needed.
  • Responsible for performing tasks that are within the scope of his/her educational preparation, knowledge, and permitted by the policies and procedures of EOMC, and other local, state, and federal guidelines; and the policies of the facility requesting the services.
  • Consult with and keep supervisor informed of unit activities, needs, and problems related to patient care.
  • Comply with established standards.
  • Know and follow department, unit, hospital policies, procedures, objectives, Quality Assurance, safety, environmental and infection control.
  • Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe environment for patients and personnel.
  • Maintain patient rights and confidentiality of patient information.

Perform Simple Treatments AND TEST AS Ordered SUCH AS:

  • Check medical and non-medical equipment in use for proper functions. Report any malfunctioning equipment and other defects to Charge Nurse or House Supervisor immediately.
  • Check stock supplies and linens. Check for defects and outdating.
  • May escort patients when discharged or transferred.
  • Keep patient rooms neat, clean, and orderly. Provide clean linens and change beds as often as necessary. Dispose of soiled linens and waste. Replenish patient supplies.
  • Perform light housekeeping duties.
  • Direct visitors, explain restrictions, visiting hours, etc.
  • Assist in preparing body after death.
  • Performs capillary blood glucose test.
  • Obtains blood specimen by venipuncture or micro technique on adults or children over 10 (ten) years old.

Position Qualifications:

Minimum Education: High School Graduate or equivalent desired

Experience: EMT certification preferred

Required Certification/Registration: Unless otherwise indicated one year of current experience within the last three years in a comparable job classification preferred

Certifications: Minimum: BLS

Working Conditions*: *Are exposed to a variety of healthcare settings, including clinical, office or maintenance environments.

  • Complies with Infection Control, Standard Precautions and OSHA standards for the healthcare professional
  • Able to wear personal protective equipment (face mask, goggles, latex/non-latex gloves) as needed

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $13.00 per hour

Benefits:
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance
Schedule:
  • 12 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Holidays
  • Night shift
  • On Location: In person

Example 4

About us

Join our team at Edelica Health and make a difference! We are a pioneer in the psychedelic medical field, improving the lives of people with depression/chronic pain every day.

Our work environment includes:

  • Flexible working hours
  • Relaxed, spa-like atmosphere

We are seeking a Paramedic, EMT, IV, or Emergency Room Tech to staff our ketamine clinic.

Edelica Health (formerly Ketamine Milwaukee) was the first ketamine clinic in Wisconsin with experience in over 4,000 infusions. As we continue to grow, we need a compassionate, caring individual, with great IV skills and great people skills to join our team.

We perform IV ketamine infusions to treat depression, PTSD, and chronic pain. Edelica provides a relaxing, welcoming, supportive environment for our patients, and we can take time with them. We typically see 6-9 patients per day.

Requirements:

  • Excellent IV skills
  • Ability to contribute a warm, comforting, professional presence for patients
  • Ability to work with MD and NP's in a collaborative environment
  • Ability to perform light clerical tasks to assist the admin as needed

Our staff finds that this is the most rewarding and gratifying work they've ever done. We frequently hear comments from our patients like these:

  • "It truly (literally) was a lifesaver for me."
  • "Ketamine was my last-ditch effort to treat my severe lifelong treatment-resistant depression... Ketamine Milwaukee has saved my life..."
  • "I have had treatment-resistant depression for years and thought that I was doomed to a lifetime of suicidal ideation until I did some research and asked my psychiatrist about ketamine. Now I'm down to monthly treatments and am doing great, I couldn't recommend this clinic more."
  • "It feels like someone breathed life into me and I feel like a whole person."
  • "Great care from wonderful people. The people at Ketamine Milwaukee have been marvelous. They truly care about people and that's why they're there and it really shows"

If you are looking for a change of pace and the opportunity to make a difference, then this may be the job for you!

Duties

  • Greet patients, check patient weight, and escort them to treatment rooms
  • Confirm medications
  • Start IV's and place monitors
  • Monitor vital signs and report out of range vitals to NP or physician
  • Provide a comforting presence for patients.
  • Assist with medicine administration (if paramedic)
  • Turnover rooms between patients
  • Maintain clean, clinic environment
  • Maintain inventory and order supplies
  • Assist with readying charts for next day
  • Assist with incoming phone calls for triage or outgoing calls for follow-up or scheduling

Hours

Two to three 8-hour days. With the possibility of additional hours as we grow.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour

Schedule:
  • 8 hour shift

Education:
  • High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:
  • Basic IV: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:
  • Paramedic License (Preferred)
  • ACLS Certification (Preferred)
  • Driver's License (Required)
  • BLS Certification (Preferred)

Shift availability:
  • Day Shift Location: One location

Example 5

  • Position : ER Tech
  • Location : Baltimore, MD 21215
  • Duration : 13 Weeks
  • Shift : Night 3x12-Hour (19:00 - 07:30)

We are looking for a dynamic ER tech to be responsible for the general care of patients in the emergency room. In this role, you will monitor EKGs and heart rhythms of patients, collect samples for lab analysis, and assist doctors and nurses during medical procedures.

To be a successful ER tech, you should have a calm demeanor and exemplary decision-making skills. Ultimately, a top-notch ER tech should have an impeccable bedside manner and be able to create a safe environment for patients in the ER.

ER Tech Responsibilities:

  • Providing emergency care to patients in the ER by monitoring the patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure.
  • Assisting with emergency medical processes, such as dressing wounds and administering stitches.
  • Compiling all medical paperwork for patients, such as discharge instructions, medical aid documentation, and aftercare guidelines.
  • Measuring and fitting patients with casts or crutches, and instructing patients on proper crutch walking.
  • Taking medical samples from patients, such as blood or urine.
  • Assisting doctors or nurses during medical procedures by handing them medical instruments and monitoring patients' vital signs.
  • Ensuring that patients receive their medication.
  • Informing patients' family members about the status of their condition as well as their medical needs.
  • Helping the nursing and administrative staff with updating patients' medical records.

ER Tech Requirements:

  • Basic life support or emergency medical technician certification, or similar.
  • A minimum of 2 years experience in a hospital emergency room or medical center.
  • Basic medical assessment skills, such as venipuncture, CPR, and EKG monitoring.
  • Excellent critical thinking skills and the ability to navigate stressful situations.
  • The ability to work well with a variety of patients, doctors, nurses, and administrative staff.
  • The ability to translate complex medical jargon into accessible terms for patients.
  • An aptness for caregiving and compassion for patients.
  • Willingness to work shifts, long hours, as well as overtime, if needed.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:
  • 12 hour shift
  • Night shift
Supplemental pay types:
  • Signing bonus



License/Certification:
  • BLS Certification (Preferred)
  • ER Tech Location: One location

Example 6

Position Summary

Provides basic patient care to patients under the direction and supervision of an RN according to established procedures. Acknowledges and responds appropriately to the hospital’s customer relations philosophy, including the five fundamentals of the AIDET program.

Position Accountabilities

1. Performs assigned tasks and duties in compliance with hospital and emergency room department policies, protocols and procedures. Delivers patient care activities in an organized manner to groups of patients in compliance with hospital and emergency room department policies, protocols and procedures. Directly reports to the Registered Nurse. Functions directly under the supervision of the Registered Nurse in the ER. Assists with patient flow of the ER department, by gathering and collecting patient data upon a patient’s arrival to ER and keeping the ER RN informed of patients presenting signs and symptoms as well as changes. Will act to identify and intervene in situations to assist the RN in preventing adverse patient outcomes. Provides quality patient care, and documents data accurately and within scope of practice. Must have the ability to remain calm and keep patients and family members calm during stressful situations in the ER. Communicates effectively and collaboratively with all staff, patient’s and family members as appropriate.

2. Technical Skills: assist with diagnostic tests, perform EKG’s, obtain vital signs, obtain blood glucose via glucometer, phlebotomy, apply warm or cold packs, apply dressings, provide basic wound care, apply splints, insert Peripheral IV’s, obtain Intraosseous access as indicated, insert NG tube, Suction, assist with ET tube care, transporting patients, assist with Foley Catheter care, reinforce teaching, communicates abnormal findings immediately to the RN, and records and documents data accurately.

3. Demonstrates patient-centered/patient-valued behaviors. Demonstrates knowledge and skill in meeting age related and handicapped patient’s needs.

4. Is accountable for maintaining and improving own knowledge and skills. Participates in Quality Improvement activities.

5. Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Benefits:
  • Flexible schedule
Physical setting:
  • Hospital
Standard shift:
  • Day shift
  • Night shift
Weekly schedule:
  • Monday to Friday
  • Rotating weekends
  • Weekends as needed



Experience:
  • Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:
  • BLS Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:
  • Llano, TX 78643: Relocate before starting work Location: In person

Example 7

You Belong Here.

At MultiCare, we strive to offer a true sense of belonging for all our employees. Across our health care system, you will find a dynamic range of meaningful careers, opportunities for growth, safe workplaces, and flexible schedules. We are connected by our mission - partnering and healing for a healthy future - and dedicated to the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

We're looking for Emergency Services Technicians to join our System Float Pool team in Washington's Puget Sound Region. This role will be expected to travel between hospital locations and our off campus emergency departments. If you enjoy change, flexibility, and meeting new people, this may be the perfect role for you!

Position Summary
The Emergency Services Technician Lab is an exciting opportunity on the MultiCare Off Campus Emergency Department team, offering a supportive role assisting practitioners with patient care and executing administrative and clinical procedures. Working in collaboration, you will ensure the best possible health care outcomes and patient experience.

Responsibilities

  • You will perform direct patient care as directed
  • You will engage your critical thinking skills in maintaining a safe, therapeutic and aesthetic environment.
  • Collaborate with the team to facilitate overall improvement in quality of care, patient experience, and cost reduction
  • Foster a learning environment for patients/families, nursing staff, and other members of the health care team
  • Advocate for ethical and holistic care promoting the autonomy, dignity, and health of patients from diverse ethnic and social backgrounds

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Current Washington state certification/licensure as a CNA or NA-R, or successful completion of EMT Training Course
  • EMT will be required to obtain NA-R within ninety 90) days of hire
  • Medical Assistant-Registered Certification (must apply within seven (7) days of hire
  • Must obtain Medical Assistant-Registered Certification within sixty (60) days
  • MA-P credential may be accepted in lieu of MA-R, per department requirements
  • Current CPR Certification
  • Previous experience as a CNA, NA-R, corpsman, or EMT, in an emergency department, pre-hospital, or acute care setting within the last three (3) years

Our Core Values
As a MultiCare employee, we ll rely on you to reflect our core values of Respect, Integrity, Stewardship, Excellence, Collaboration, and Kindness, through every aspect of patient care and employee collaboration.

Why MultiCare?

  • Belonging: We?work?to create a true sense of belonging for all our?employees
  • Mission-driven: Partnering for healing and a healthy future
  • Market Leadership: Washington's largest community-based, locally governed health system
  • Technology: "Most Wired" healthcare system 13 years in a row
  • Employee-centric: Named Forbes "America's Best Employers by State" in 2022

Ready to Apply?
To expedite your application process, please also apply to this position on the MultiCare careers website. Copy and paste the following URL into a separate internet browser to apply:

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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $21.35 - $35.28 per hour

Benefits:
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance
Schedule:
  • 12 hour shift
Supplemental pay types:
  • Signing bonus



Application Question(s):
  • Please note that all offers are contingent upon acceptable results on a pre-employment drug screen and background check. MultiCare maintains a nicotine-free work environment. Our drug screen includes testing for current use of nicotine and marijuana.

Education:
  • High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:
  • CNA, NA-R, corpsman, or EMT,: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:
  • CNA or NA-R, or successful completion of EMT Training Course Location: On the road

Example 8

OPEN Position:
Position: ER Tech
Department: Emergency Room
Location: Cass City, MI
Hours: Part Time. 10 am 10 pm. Weekend & Holidays Rotation. Full Benefits.

Hills and Dales General Hospital is seeking a part time ER Tech within our Emergency Room department. We are looking for those who have a great attitude to join our dedicated team of healthcare professionals who are constantly striving to provide the highest quality of services for our patient.

Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent;
  • CNA, EMT, EMT-A Certification;
  • Certification in specialty discipline;
  • Current CPR certification;
  • Excellent Computer Skills;
  • Great attitude and engages patients with a smile;
  • Team player and problem solver;
  • Ability to positively interact at all levels of the organization and with all physicians proactively.

Responsibilities: The primary purpose of this position is to provide basic nursing care to patients under the direct supervision of professional nursing staff in accordance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures.

We are looking forward to meeting you and showing you our facility. Either mail, email, or fax us your resume to: Hills & Dales General Hospital, 4675 Hill Street, Cass City, MI 48726, fax [phone number]).

"We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by Type: Part-time

Example 9

OPEN Position:
Position: ER Tech
Department: Emergency Room
Location: Cass City, MI
Hours: Part Time. 10 am 10 pm. Weekend & Holidays Rotation. Full Benefits.

Hills and Dales General Hospital is seeking a part time ER Tech within our Emergency Room department. We are looking for those who have a great attitude to join our dedicated team of healthcare professionals who are constantly striving to provide the highest quality of services for our patient.

Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent;
  • CNA, EMT, EMT-A Certification;
  • Certification in specialty discipline;
  • Current CPR certification;
  • Excellent Computer Skills;
  • Great attitude and engages patients with a smile;
  • Team player and problem solver;
  • Ability to positively interact at all levels of the organization and with all physicians proactively.

Responsibilities: The primary purpose of this position is to provide basic nursing care to patients under the direct supervision of professional nursing staff in accordance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures.

We are looking forward to meeting you and showing you our facility. Either mail, email, or fax us your resume to: Hills & Dales General Hospital, 4675 Hill Street, Cass City, MI 48726, fax [phone number]).

"We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by Type: Part-time

Example 10

Position Summary
Provides basic nursing care to patients, under direct supervision.

Position Accountabilities
Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
Performs basic nursing procedures including thermal applications, non-sterile soaks, and application of simple dressings, perennial care, and urine tests.
Obtains and documents patient vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure, weight, respiration and pulse.
Assists patients with activities of daily living, encouraging independent behavior when appropriate.
Demonstrates sensitivity to patient's comfort and privacy and expresses interest in their progress.
Prepares patients for scheduled procedures to assist in patient assessment.
Maintains confidentiality of patient and unit care data.
Demonstrates sensitivity to patient comfort and privacy.
Provides direct patient care to infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients, using knowledge/skills of the unique requirements of each age group to ensure optimal patient care.
Maintains patient documentation.
Maintains patient records and charts to ensure an accurate record of the patient's medical treatment.
Monitors medical condition of patients and reports changes to appropriate personnel.
Cooperates with other personnel to achieve department objectives and maintain good employee relations, interdepartmental objectives, and infection control policies.
Maintains a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with hospital standards.
Participates in educational programs and in-service meetings.
Attends meetings as required.
Orients, instructs, and trains assigned personnel.
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
Minimum Education - High School or equivalent
Minimum Experience - Sufficient previous clinical experience in assigned areas
Required Certification/Registration - BLS/CPR Certification, NIMS: 100, 200
Preferred Education - Post High School Vocational/Specialized Training
Preferred Experience - One Year in hospital setting

Location: 1400 East Downing Street, Tahlequah, OK Type: Full-time

Example 11

Job Details
Job Location
Washington Co Hospital - Washington, IA

Position Type
Part Time

Job Category
Health Care

Summary
This position is expected to collect and convey information to team members and the attending Physician regarding the health status of patients in the Emergency Services Department. They will serve as a member of the Healthcare team through active communication; documentation; feedback and assistance as needed or requested. They may provide services that are within the scope of their certification under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse or a Licensed Physician/Mid-Level provider.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability to be successful.
Duties/Responsibilities (include but are not limited to the following)

  • Collaboratively coordinates the continuum of care across the multi-disciplinary team settings.
  • Openness to new approaches, methods or technology in the ever-changing healthcare setting
  • Provide a positive customer experience by involvement and resolution of customer concerns
  • Develops patient care plan using critical and analytical skills based on patient condition, age, and psychological, educational and socioeconomic conditions that prescribes interventions to attain expected outcomes.
  • Effectively apply technical knowledge to problem solve and act as a role model and resource person for other staff members

Education AND/OR Experience
  • High School Diploma or GED preferred.
  • Minimum certification includes Certified Paramedic course
  • Ability to operate and handle many kinds of complex equipment.
  • Ability to demonstrate clinical competence and maintain current knowledge in caring for pediatric through geriatric patients.
  • BLS certification.
  • ACLS certified or willingness to complete within 6 months of hire.
  • PALS certified or willingness to complete within 6 months of hire.
  • Two-four years clinical experience preferred.

Skills AND Abilities
  • Demonstrates teamwork by working cooperatively with others on a team both internally within the department assigned and outside departments.
  • Manages change by showing the ability to demonstrate support for innovation and for organizational changes needed for performance improvement.
  • Demonstrates a consistent positive customer experience on a daily basis
  • Demonstrates critical and analytical thinking skills by a logical, systematic, sequential approach.
  • Demonstrates clinical and technical expertise in their area of licensure, certification or experienced Type: Part-time
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A good 200861507emt10.21emergency room technician5.79er tech5.66patient care technician5.5hospital2.01040641135607.2524.3356.20HOURLY430199142025-10-012025-10-312025-09-012025-09-302025-11-05ER Tech must have a blend of hard and soft-skills including the following:

  • Excellent communication skills. Communication skills are vital in the emergency room. An 200861507emt10.21emergency room technician5.79er tech5.66patient care technician5.5hospital2.01040641135607.2524.3356.20HOURLY430199142025-10-012025-10-312025-09-012025-09-302025-11-05ER Tech needs to be able to speak to and understand directions from doctors and nurses. They also need to be able to talk to scared patients and their worried family members in an empathic way.
  • Ability to work under pressure. An emergency room is a highly pressurized place, a good 200861507emt10.21emergency room technician5.79er tech5.66patient care technician5.5hospital2.01040641135607.2524.3356.20HOURLY430199142025-10-012025-10-312025-09-012025-09-302025-11-05ER Tech has to be able to work under pressure in this fast-paced environment and, at the same time, stay focused, organized and keep their cool.
  • Be a team player. Saving a patient’s life is a team effort and 200861507emt10.21emergency room technician5.79er tech5.66patient care technician5.5hospital2.01040641135607.2524.3356.20HOURLY430199142025-10-012025-10-312025-09-012025-09-302025-11-05ER Techs need to work with surgeons, doctors and nurses to make it happen.
  • Exhibit compassion. Before and after procedures, an 200861507emt10.21emergency room technician5.79er tech5.66patient care technician5.5hospital2.01040641135607.2524.3356.20HOURLY430199142025-10-012025-10-312025-09-012025-09-302025-11-05ER Tech needs to show compassion for patients and communicate with them in a kind manner.
  • Flexibility. An 200861507emt10.21emergency room technician5.79er tech5.66patient care technician5.5hospital2.01040641135607.2524.3356.20HOURLY430199142025-10-012025-10-312025-09-012025-09-302025-11-05ER Tech must be flexible and available to work shifts on weekends, public holidays and after regular hours.

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On average, an 200861507emt10.21emergency room technician5.79er tech5.66patient care technician5.5hospital2.01040641135607.2524.3356.20HOURLY430199142025-10-012025-10-312025-09-012025-09-302025-11-05ER Techs salary expectation is $29.46 per hour. This salary estimate is from 1,080 data points collected from employees, users and Indeed job posts over the past 36 months. It is based on an 200861507emt10.21emergency room technician5.79er tech5.66patient care technician5.5hospital2.01040641135607.2524.3356.20HOURLY430199142025-10-012025-10-312025-09-012025-09-302025-11-05ER Tech having 1 to 3 years of experience.

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To start a career as an 200861507emt10.21emergency room technician5.79er tech5.66patient care technician5.5hospital2.01040641135607.2524.3356.20HOURLY430199142025-10-012025-10-312025-09-012025-09-302025-11-05ER Tech, a candidate needs some sort of medical training, often achieved by completing an EMT or certified nursing assistant course. Hospitals will often provide on the job training to candidates with EMT or CNA designation. These courses cover topics such as anatomy, phlebotomy, physiology, medical terminology, reading EKGs and inserting IVs and catheters. There are also other occupational training programs available through community colleges or vocational-technical institutes to help prepare a candidate for this position. In addition, an 200861507emt10.21emergency room technician5.79er tech5.66patient care technician5.5hospital2.01040641135607.2524.3356.20HOURLY430199142025-10-012025-10-312025-09-012025-09-302025-11-05ER Tech must have a current cardiopulmonary resuscitation certificate.

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Depending on the specific position, experience requirements may vary. But, generally, an 200861507emt10.21emergency room technician5.79er tech5.66patient care technician5.5hospital2.01040641135607.2524.3356.20HOURLY430199142025-10-012025-10-312025-09-012025-09-302025-11-05ER Tech will need to have at least 1 year or more of relevant experience.

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