Emergency Room Technician (CPT-1 Required)

The Emergency Room Technician performs specialized work initiating emergent or appropriate care and assisting emergency department staff to help establish and maintain safety and an effective patient flow in the emergency department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Under the direction of the work site supervisor, typically a registered nurse performs initial basic life support interventions (airway, breathing, and circulation) on emergency department patients presenting for care

• Communicates the condition of patients presenting to the emergency department to the triage nurse

• Initiates life saving measures, i.e., opening an airway, hemorrhage control, chest compressions, stabilization of fractures, cervical spine alignment/protection

• Stabilizes and extricates injured patients from vehicles at the emergency department entrance

• Assists patients to and from vehicles in the emergency department

• Acts as a liaison between the patient/family/significant other and the members of the emergency staff by maintaining open communication regarding patient condition, status, progress, etc.

• Transports patients from triage to the treatment area in the emergency department at the request of the triage nurse

• Directs patient flow and traffic in the triage/reception area

• Assists the triage nurse and the charge nurse as directed

• Adheres to all Amergis and worksite rules, policies and procedures

• Performs other duties as assigned/necessary

Minimum Requirements:

• Completion of a state approved Basic EMT training program if applicable.

• Appropriate State License/Certification; if required by state regulations and/or contract specifications.

• One (1) year of experience as an ER Technician preferred.

• CPT-1 required.

• Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice

• Participation and completion of Amergis' Competency program when applicable

• Current CPR if applicable

• TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable

• Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)

• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements

• Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site

• Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements

• Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required

• Computer proficiency required

• Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

• 401(k) savings plan

• Awards and recognition programs

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

"Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Initiative, Amergis will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records"

Job Category: Allied

Job Function: Allied | Emergency Room Technician (ER Tech) | Emergency Room Technician (ER Tech)

Job Type: Contract - Full Time

Setting: Healthcare Facilities

Position Type: Healthcare

Office Number: 0132

Contract Duration: 13

Pay Rate: $1050 / Week

Date Posted: 2026-05-26T19:05:52