Emergency Department Technician

Emergency Department Technician

Position Summary:

Emergency Department Technicians assist providers in the Emergency Department with patient care. Collects samples for lab analysis, gathers and documents patient information, monitors EKGs and heart rhythms, treats wounds, and assists doctors and nurses during procedures.


Responsibilities:

• Assists patients in dressing or undressing as well as lifting and positioning patients for procedures
• Assists with transporting patients as needed
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Completes mandatory training requirements
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function
• Competent to meet age specific needs of the unit assigned

Requirements and Minimum Qualifications :

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Emergency Medical training from an approved institution or training program, OR Paramedic training from an approved institution or training program, OR current Idaho CNA certification and active enrollment in Certified Patient Care Technician certification required; if enrolled, CPT certification to be completed within 3 months of hire
• 1 year of Phlebotomy or related medical training and experience in a clinical, hospital, or laboratory setting preferred
• Knowledge of spelling and medical terminology preferred
• BLS Required. Current AHA Healthcare provider, American Red Cross, AHA Health Saver or KH BLS during General Orientation

Working Conditions:

• Must be able to lift and move up to 25 lbs
• Must be able to maintain a sitting position

• Must be able to maintain a standing position
• Must be able to stoop or crouch
• Typical equipment used in a clinical job

About Kootenai Health

Kootenai Health is a highly esteemed healthcare organization serving patients throughout northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest. We have been recognized with many accolades and distinctions, including being a Gallup Great Workplace, No. 1 Best Place to Work in Large Healthcare Organizations, and Magnet™ Status for Nursing Excellence. We pride ourselves on our outstanding reputation as an employer and a healthcare provider.

As your next employer, we are excited to offer you:

• Comprehensive medical coverage, including fully employerpaid options for eligible fulltime employees, plus affordable plans for parttime staff. Benefits begin on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.
• Dental, vision, life, and pet insurance, with telemedicine and wellbeing resources available to all employees
• Tuition assistance after 90 days to support your professional growth
• Retirement plans with pretax and Roth options and employer matching from 3%-6%
• Competitive pay, plus night, weekend, and PRN shift differentials
• Awardwinning wellness program with coaching, financial wellness resources, and free or discounted access to fitness centers and premium wellbeing apps
• PerkSpot discounts providing access to thousands of exclusive deals in over 25 categories
• And an employee referral bonus program

Kootenai Health provides exceptional support for extraordinary careers. If you want to work on a high-quality, person-centered healthcare team, we can't wait to meet you!

Apply today! Please reach out to Grey Mora at View email address on click.appcast.io or Front Desk View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io with any questions.

Kootenai Health complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex. Kootenai Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex.