Community Health Systems

Operates acute care hospitals nationwide

Emergency Room Technician

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeFlowood, MS, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Completion of technical-school courses in Nursing Assistant, EMT, Phlebotomy, or Medical Assistant is required.
0–1 years of clinical experience is required.
An EMT – Emergency Medical Technician certification or Licensed Paramedic certification is required.
Basic Life Support certification issued by the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or American Safety and Health Institute is required.
Working knowledge of emergency management or other medical training is required.
Knowledge of safety guidelines, sterile techniques, and infection-prevention procedures is required.
Knowledge of patient rights and laws, including HIPAA and EMTALA, is required.
Ability to remain calm and think clearly during stressful situations is required.
Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems is required.
Ability to prioritize and organize tasks according to the unit’s needs and multitask is required.
Regular and reliable attendance is required.
Compliance with all policies and standards is required.

Responsibilities

Provide direct emergency-department patient care through clinical interventions and technical procedures, including splint application, Foley catheter insertion, blood glucose monitoring, vital-sign collection, electrocardiograms, and intravenous insertion, within scope of practice and under licensed clinical staff direction.
Assist with safe and timely patient transport to and from units, procedural areas, and discharge destinations.
Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked environment by following infection-control standards, restocking supplies, and ensuring equipment is operational.
Communicate with patients, families, and the care team, promptly reporting changes in patient status or concerns to appropriate personnel.
Accurately and efficiently document patient-care activities in the Electronic Medical Record system.
Respond promptly to emergencies and assist the care team with tasks that support patient safety.
Use personal protective equipment and follow safety protocols to protect patients, staff, and self.
Support unit operations by managing communication systems, maintaining records, and assisting with administrative duties as needed.
Collaborate with ancillary services and external agencies to facilitate patient care and departmental operations.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

Certified Nursing Assistant, Basic EMT, Phlebotomist, or Medical Assistant certification is preferred.
CNA – Certified Nursing Assistant certification is preferred.
CPT – Phlebotomy Technician Certification is preferred.

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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