Full Job Description
Emergency Department Tech HMC Offers:
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Starting wage of $18 per hour
- Opportunities to learn and grow within the organization
- Excellent benefits – health, dental, vision, and life and disability insurance
- Quality childcare located on site
- HMC Wellness Center membership
- 401(k) plan with employer match
Employee Daycare Rates
- Infants (6 weeks to 15 months) – $133 weekly, $27 daily
- Toddlers (15 months to 2 yrs) – $126 weekly, $26 daily
- 2 years to 3 years – $119 weekly, $25 daily
- 4 years to 5 years – $112 weekly, $23 daily
Key Responsibilities
Patient Care & Clinical Support
- Assist with patient intake, vital signs, and initial assessments
- Prepare patients for exams, procedures, or diagnostic tests
- Monitor patient conditions and report changes to nursing staff
- Perform basic clinical procedures such as wound care, splinting, or EKGs, as trained
- Assist on the hospital floor with patient care, answer call lights, phones, assist patients with basic cares, etc.
- Specimen collection including urine, stool, and sputum
- Phlebotomy (after competency completion)
- Act as a backup for the CNA staff and cover breaks
Department Operations
- Transport patients to and from the ER, imaging, or other departments
- Restock supplies and maintain clean, organized treatment areas
- Assist with equipment setup and maintenance
- Support triage process by gathering patient information and history
- Safety & Compliance
- Follow infection control protocols and standard precautions
- Maintain confidentiality of patient information (HIPAA compliance)
- Report on unsafe conditions or incidents to nursing or supervisory staff
Collaboration & Communication
- Work closely with nurses, physicians, and other ER staff to ensure smooth patient flow
- Communicate patient needs, changes, and concerns promptly
- Answer phone calls, admit patients via computer
- Notify Ancillary Staff when needed (Lab, Radiology, Respiratory)
- Provide support and reassurance to patients and families
Qualifications
Education & Licensure
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Completion of a certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program preferred
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
- Advanced certifications (e.g., ACLS, PALS) preferred or as required by facility
Experience
- 1–2 years of experience in emergency, acute care, or patient care settings preferred
- Previous experience as a nursing assistant, EMT, or clinical technician is advantageous