full-time•Powells Crossroads
About this role
Job Summary
The Emergency Room (ER) Technician provides essential support to the Emergency Department by assisting with patient care under the supervision of licensed nursing staff. This role ensures the department operates efficiently by maintaining a clean, organized, and well-stocked environment while fostering effective communication with the care team.
Essential Functions
The Emergency Room (ER) Technician provides essential support to the Emergency Department by assisting with patient care under the supervision of licensed nursing staff. This role ensures the department operates efficiently by maintaining a clean, organized, and well-stocked environment while fostering effective communication with the care team.
Essential Functions
- Provides direct patient care in the emergency department by performing a variety of clinical interventions and technical procedures, including but not limited to: splint application, Foley catheter insertion, blood glucose monitoring (accuchecks), vital sign collection, electrocardiograms (EKGs), and intravenous (IV) insertion, in accordance with scope of practice and under the direction of licensed clinical staff.
- Assists with patient transport to and from units, procedural areas, or discharge destinations, ensuring safety and timeliness.
- Maintains a clean and organized environment by adhering to infection control standards, restocking supplies, and ensuring equipment is operational.
- Communicates effectively with patients, families, and the care team, promptly reporting changes in patient status or concerns to appropriate personnel.
- Documents patient care activities accurately and efficiently in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.
- Responds to emergency situations promptly, assisting the care team with necessary tasks to ensure patient safety.
- Utilizes personal protective equipment (PPE) and adheres to all safety protocols to protect patients, staff, and self.
- Supports unit operations by performing clerical tasks, such as managing communication systems, maintaining records, and assisting with administrative duties as needed.
- Collaborates with ancillary services and external agencies to facilitate seamless patient care and departmental operations.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
- Technical School completion of Nursing Assistant, EMT, Phlebotomy, or Medical Assistant courses required
- Certified Nursing Assistant, certified Basic EMT, certified Phlebotomist, or certified Medical Assistant preferred
- 0-1 years of clinical experience required
- Ability to remain calm and think clearly during stressful situations.
- Working knowledge in emergency management or other medical training.
- Knowledge of safety guidelines, sterile techniques and infection prevention procedures.
- Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.
- Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
- Knowledge of patient rights and laws, including but not limited to, HIPAA and EMTALA.
- Ability to prioritize and organize tasks according to unit's needs.
- Ability multi-task and prioritize work.
- Strong self-initiative to assist with whatever is needed.
- EMT - Emergency Medical Tech required or
- LP - Licensed Paramedic required
- BCLS - Basic Life Support issued by American Heart Association (AHA), American Red Cross (ARC), or American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) required
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant preferred or
- CPT - Phlebotomy Technician Certification preferred
Other facts
Tech stack
Patient Care,Communication,Infection Control,Documentation,Emergency Response,Clerical Tasks,Technical Procedures,Safety Protocols,Interpersonal Skills,Organizational Skills,Problem Solving,Multi-tasking,Initiative,Knowledge of Patient Rights,Emergency Management,Sterile Techniques
About Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation
Community Health Systems is one of the nation’s leading healthcare providers. Developing and operating healthcare delivery systems across 14 states, CHS is committed to helping people get well and live healthier. CHS affiliates operate 70 acute-care hospitals and more than 1,000 other sites of care, including physician practices, urgent care centers, freestanding emergency departments, occupational medicine clinics, imaging centers, cancer centers and ambulatory surgery centers.
Team size: 10,001+ employees
Website: https://www.chs.net/
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Industry: Hospitals and Health Care
What you'll do
- The ER Technician provides direct patient care and assists with various clinical interventions under the supervision of licensed nursing staff. They also maintain a clean and organized environment while ensuring effective communication within the care team.
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What does a ER Tech Days do at Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation?
As a ER Tech Days at Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation, you will: the ER Technician provides direct patient care and assists with various clinical interventions under the supervision of licensed nursing staff. They also maintain a clean and organized environment while ensuring effective communication within the care team..
Why join Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation as a ER Tech Days?
Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation is a leading Hospitals and Health Care company.
Is the ER Tech Days position at Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation remote?
The ER Tech Days position at Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation is based in Powells Crossroads, Tennessee, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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