Community Health Systems

Operates acute care hospitals nationwide

Emergency Room Technician

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeBirmingham, AL, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Completion of a technical school Nursing Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician, Phlebotomy, or Medical Assistant course.
Zero to one year of clinical experience.
Current Emergency Medical Technician certification or Licensed Paramedic certification.
Basic Life Support certification issued by the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or American Safety and Health Institute.
Working knowledge of emergency management or other medical training.
Knowledge of safety guidelines, sterile techniques, infection prevention procedures, patient rights, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, and the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act.
Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve problems; prioritize and organize tasks; multitask; remain calm during stressful situations; and communicate effectively with patients, families, and the care team.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care in the emergency department under the direction of licensed clinical staff, including applying splints, inserting Foley catheters and intravenous lines, monitoring blood glucose, collecting vital signs, and performing electrocardiograms.
Transport patients safely and promptly to and from units, procedural areas, and discharge destinations.
Maintain a clean, organized, and stocked environment by following infection-control standards and ensuring equipment is operational.
Communicate patient concerns and changes in patient status to appropriate personnel.
Document patient-care activities accurately in the Electronic Medical Record system.
Respond to emergency situations and assist the care team with tasks needed to ensure patient safety.
Use personal protective equipment and follow safety protocols.
Perform clerical and administrative unit-support tasks, including managing communication systems and maintaining records.
Collaborate with ancillary services and external agencies to support patient care and departmental operations.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance and comply with applicable policies and standards.

Desired Qualifications

Certified Nursing Assistant, Certified Phlebotomist, or Certified Medical Assistant certification.

Job Summary

The Emergency Room (ER) Technician provides essential support to the Emergency Department by assisting with patient care under the supervision of licensed nursing staff. This role ensures the department operates efficiently by maintaining a clean, organized, and well-stocked environment while fostering effective communication with the care team.

Essential Functions

Provides direct patient care in the emergency department by performing a variety of clinical interventions and technical procedures, including but not limited to: splint application, Foley catheter insertion, blood glucose monitoring (accuchecks), vital sign collection, electrocardiograms (EKGs), and intravenous (IV) insertion, in accordance with scope of practice and under the direction of licensed clinical staff.
Assists with patient transport to and from units, procedural areas, or discharge destinations, ensuring safety and timeliness.
Maintains a clean and organized environment by adhering to infection control standards, restocking supplies, and ensuring equipment is operational.
Communicates effectively with patients, families, and the care team, promptly reporting changes in patient status or concerns to appropriate personnel.
Documents patient care activities accurately and efficiently in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.
Responds to emergency situations promptly, assisting the care team with necessary tasks to ensure patient safety.
Utilizes personal protective equipment (PPE) and adheres to all safety protocols to protect patients, staff, and self.
Supports unit operations by performing clerical tasks, such as managing communication systems, maintaining records, and assisting with administrative duties as needed.
Collaborates with ancillary services and external agencies to facilitate seamless patient care and departmental operations.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

Technical School completion of Nursing Assistant, EMT, Phlebotomy, or Medical Assistant courses required
Certified Nursing Assistant, certified Basic EMT, certified Phlebotomist, or certified Medical Assistant preferred
0-1 years of clinical experience required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to remain calm and think clearly during stressful situations.
Working knowledge in emergency management or other medical training.
Knowledge of safety guidelines, sterile techniques and infection prevention procedures.
Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.
Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
Knowledge of patient rights and laws, including but not limited to, HIPAA and EMTALA.
Ability to prioritize and organize tasks according to unit's needs.
Ability multi-task and prioritize work.
Strong self-initiative to assist with whatever is needed.

Licenses and Certifications

EMT - Emergency Medical Tech required or
LP - Licensed Paramedic required
BCLS - Basic Life Support issued by American Heart Association (AHA), American Red Cross (ARC), or American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) required
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant preferred or
CPT - Phlebotomy Technician Certification preferred

About the Company

Community Health Systems

Operates acute care hospitals nationwide

Community Health Systems operates general acute care hospitals across 14 states, owning or leasing 71 facilities to deliver healthcare outside urban centers. Its main business is running hospital networks and providing medical and surgical services to patients, funded by payments from patients, insurers, and government programs like Medicare and Medicaid. The company also offers management services to its affiliates through a professional services corporation. Its workflow centers on developing and operating healthcare delivery systems, supporting a wide range of needs from emergency care to specialized treatments. The goal is to help people get well and live healthier by providing accessible non-urban and suburban hospital-based care while navigating a regulated, competitive US healthcare market.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Franklin, TN
Founded: 1985

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