Our ED is looking for a full-time ER Technician!!

Job Summary:

The Emergency Services Tech provides support for the patients, visitors, nursing and ancillary departments under the direction of the Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse.

Functions and Duties:

• Assesses and maintains department specific equipment and products.
• Obtains vital signs, promptly documents, and reports any abnormal vital signs to the Nurse.
• Performs efficiently in emergency situations.
• Performs glucometer checks and other duties as assigned within practice and skill level.
• Answers call lights timely and assist patients with requested needs.
• Performs EKG’s.
• Removes Foley Catheters.
• Places patients on cardiac monitor.
• Discontinue intravenous catheters.
• Stocks rooms.
• Stocks blanket warmers.
• Check eye wash stations.
• Completes quality checks on Accu check machines.
• Assists/setups for laceration repair.
• Setups for chest tube insertion.
• Checks vital signs.
• Documents in electronic health record.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education

• High school graduate or GED equivalent required.

Experience

• One year of job related experience preferred.

Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations

• Phlebotomy trained/certificate of completion within 1 year of employment.
• BLS within 3 months of employment.
• De-Escalation training within 6 months of employment.
• CNA certification, EMT/Paramedic certification or Student Nurse after completion of first semester of clinical.

Skills and Abilities

• Medical terminology.
• Knowledge of medical supplies.
• Knowledge of medical equipment.

Touchette Regional Hospital Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Travel Emergency Assistance
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k), with Company Match
• Term Life Insurance
• Whole Life Insurance
• Accident Only Insurance
• Cancer Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) Holidays
• Sick Days
• Floating Birthday
• Bereavement
• Jury Duty
• Tuition Reimbursement