Emergency Department Tech - Emergency Department -Nights

Emergency Department Tech - Emergency Department - Nights

The Emergency Department Tech I-IV performs various technical duties and tasks which include assisting with direct and indirect treatment and care of patients.

Essential Job Functions & Accountabilities:

1. Obtains and records vital signs, I/O's, weights, basic ECG monitoring, venipuncture/IV skills, bedside testing, and documents in the patients record as directed by the licensed personnel.
2. Provides emergency first aid treatment.
3. Responds to medical emergencies.
4. Performs basic patient care with consideration for age and developmental stage.
5. Transports patients by wheelchair or stretcher.
6. Notifies nurse of abnormal findings or changes in patient status.
7. Performs clerical functions.
8. Monitors patients requiring constant observation and documents as directed.
9. Accesses and navigates through Epic.
10. Job description is not an all-inclusive list of duties and may be subject to change with or without notice. Staff are expected to perform other duties as assigned.
11. Must be able to complete all job duties and functions of the role with or without assistive/adaptive devices, and/or reasonable accommodations.
12. Work environments may differ based on job functions and location. Work is subject to schedule changes and/or variable work hours.

• Required Qualifications:
• High School Diploma or GED, plus completion of an accredited medical training program (e.g. EMT-B/I, EMT-P, CMA). Or completion of first semester of accredited nursing program.
• Current certification from a national registry as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or current State of Texas registration (EMT).
• Current JPS recognized BLS CPR Certification and must be maintained throughout employment.
• Must have current licensure, certification, or registration relative to the discipline used to qualify for the position and must be maintained throughout employment.
• Completion of Area Specific Competency Based Orientation Program within the first 90 days of employment.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Level 1 EKG Competency (subsequent to hire).

Location Address: 1575 S. Main Street Fort Worth, Texas, 76104 United States