AED Certified Emergency Department Technician

Join a dedicated healthcare team in the Pacific Northwest region as an Emergency Department Technician. This role involves providing direct patient care and supporting clinical staff in a fast-paced emergency setting. You will work under the supervision of Registered Nurses and Physicians, contributing to high-quality patient experiences and efficient care delivery.

Job Summary

As an Emergency Department Technician, you will perform a variety of technical and patient care tasks including CPR, vital signs monitoring, cardiac telemetry, EKG acquisition, wound care, splinting, bladder scanning, and assisting with procedures. You may also assist with phlebotomy and glucose testing if certified. Your role includes patient transport, personal care assistance, and maintaining a safe, clean environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care within scope and competency under clinical supervision.
• Support triage by greeting and orienting patients, assisting with room setup and patient transport.
• Assist patients with personal hygiene, mobility, meals, and comfort measures.
• Monitor cardiac telemetry and promptly communicate changes to clinical staff.
• Perform administrative duties such as documenting care, transcribing orders, and coordinating tests and procedures.
• Maintain unit supplies, clean patient rooms, and adhere to infection control protocols.
• Participate actively in team efforts, respond to emergency codes, and support a positive work environment.

Education and Experience

Licenses and Certifications

Skills and Abilities

Physical Requirements

Role involves frequent standing, walking, lifting and carrying up to 35 pounds, bending, and exposure to bloodborne pathogens with appropriate precautions.

Work Environment

This position works 12-hour shifts in a 40-hour workweek within a critical access hospital emergency department setting serving the Pacific Northwest region.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits include competitive compensation, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, retirement plans with employer match, tuition reimbursement, employee wellness programs, and more to support your professional growth and well-being.