Emergency Department Technician-Emergency Care

Company: Christus Health
Location: San Marcos
Posted on: May 13, 2022

Job Description:

CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Health System is about people. People we meet and care for; people whose lives we enhance, and those whose lives we save. CHRISTUS is about the people who work here: our award-winning medical staff, dedicated housekeeping staff, compassionate nurses and patient-focused ancillary staff. We're about people who need us, from small bumps to massive trauma, no matter their economic bracket. We're about the people of San Antonio, New Braunfels, and all the South Texas communities we serve. Since 1869, CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Health System has grown and flourished just as South Texas has grown. We remain the only Catholic faith-based, non-profit health care system in San Antonio and New Braunfels. Our healing ministry now includes five full-service hospitals with 1,159 licensed beds, and a number of specialty centers.If you are looking to join a rapidly growing faith-based organization that encourages professional development, we want you to become a part of the CHRISTUS Santa Rosa family!Summary:The Emergency Department Technician requires the skills and knowledge of many areas such as: ED Tech, Patient Registrar, Unit Clerk, and Monitor Tech. The Emergency Department Tech performs a variety of RN delegated tasks under the supervision of a registered nurse. He/she assists the nursing staff in providing patient care in accordance with training, competence and skill. He/she is knowledgeable of and follows all hospital policies and procedures. Consistently assists the patient care team with maintaining a clean, well-organized, adequately stocked and safe patient environment.Requirements: A High School Diploma or GED is required.Completion ofoneof the following educational programs is required:Successful completion of a Nursing Assistant program ORSuccessful completion of a Medical Assistant program ORSuccessful completion of a Basic EMT program, Intermediate EMT ORSuccessful completion of military basic combat training and Advanced Individual Training for military medics.CHRISTUS Emergency Technician previous experience Successful completion of EKG course is required within 90 days of hire. Minimum of 1 year, 2 year preferred of patient care experience in an emergency department, EMT field/Emergency Care, or military medic setting required. Current BLS certification (American Heart Association) required.De-escalation training required within 90 days of hire/transfer dateCertified Nursing Assistant, Associate must maintain certification.Certified Medical Assistant, Associate must maintain certification.EMT certification required upon hire; maintaining current certification is preferred.Work Type:Per Diem As NeededReq. No26223Job TitleEmergency Department Technician-Emergency CareMarketCHRISTUS Santa RosaCategoryPatient CareFacilityCHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital San MarcosAddress1301 Wonder World DriveSan Marcos, TX 78666USView On A MapView Other LocationsTypePRN

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