Emergency Technician

Overview

$3000 Sign-on Bonus!

Are you looking for a challenging and fast-paced job where no two days are the same…ever? St. Luke’s Cedar Rapids Emergency Department has been providing compassionate care to our community members of all ages (birth to end of life) 24 hours a day, 365 days per year for the last 140 years.  One minute, you may care for a patient with a sore throat.  The next minute you may be caring for a critically ill patient from a major motor vehicle collision.  Our Emergency Department team members are experts in critical care and stabilization.

The ED Tech is responsible for a variety of tasks and services to assist in the provision of care and comfort for patients under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN). The ED Tech will report and record observations and contribute to the efficient functionality of the department.

Why choose UnityPoint Health St. Luke’s Emergency Department?

• Develop and refine strong critical thinking skills ensuring the best patient outcomes
• Learn to quickly adapt to urgent situations, work autonomously, and think at a higher level
• Treat a variety of injuries, illnesses, and complications while working with patients of all ages and backgrounds.
• You will have the opportunity to work with a large collaborative healthcare team.  The team includes a supportive nursing leadership team, nurses, paramedics, patient care technicians, nurse practitioners, physician’s assistants, board certified emergency medicine doctors, social work, care coordination, pharmacists, and physical therapists.  We are also the community site rotation for EM residents from the University of Iowa
• Opportunity for lifelong learning
• Level 3 Trauma Center
• Accredited Chest Pain Center with Resuscitation with ACC
• Accredited Primary Stroke Center
• Four time Magnet Hospital
• Led the UPH system for best patient satisfaction with NRC for 3 years

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.  Here are just a few :

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

Patient Care

Obtains records and / or accurately enters data into the EMR, as identified in the PCT Scope of Practice. Competency validation and documentation of skill performance is required.

Performs specific tasks as directed by the RN and other healthcare team members, following competency validation.

Set up / assist with procedures

Assist patients with activities of daily living.

Effective Communication

Collaborates with healthcare team to provide patient care.

Compliance

Qualifications