Emergency Room Technician

Where You'll Work

Your time at work should be fulfilling. Rewarding. Inspiring. That's what you'll find when you join one of our non-profit CHI facilities across the nation. You'll find challenging, rewarding work every day alongside people who have as much compassion as you. Join us and together we'll create healthier, stronger communities. Imagine your career at Catholic Health Initiatives!

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As an Emergency Room Tech, you will support safe, cost-efficient patient care in the Emergency Department, performing delegated functions from the RN or Physician.

Every day you will conduct selected diagnostics and procedures, assist with patient transport and lifting, and provide general clerical and cleaning support to the unit.

To be successful in this role you will effectively execute delegated tasks, support unit operations, and contribute to a safe and efficient environment.

• Assists the professional nursing staff, private and Emergency Department physicians in providing care to patients in the Emergency Department. Performs clerical and receptionist duties and maintains the physical environment of the area. Performs Phlebotomy and EKG's. Functions within the Shared Governance organization.
  Additional responsibilities for this health care role include:
• Performs procedures which do not require the skill, knowledge or judgement of a licensed professional and which may be safely delegated in accordance with nursing policies and procedures.
• Accurately enters physician's orders and utilizes a CRT to input data and retrieve information at the request of the physician or RN.
• Maintains appropriate stock and equipment inventories in the unit and appropriately charges/credits for items used.
• Assists in the admission, discharge and transfer process as directed.

Job Requirements

BLS or BLS instructor certification is required upon hire. Acceptable credentialing bodies and certifications include the following: American Heart Association:


EMT-A OR Nursing Assistant certification.


High school diploma or equivalent.


Six months to one year experience as a nursing assistant, or EMT