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Position Summary:
Emergency Department Technicians assist providers in the Emergency Department with patient care. Collects samples for lab analysis, gathers and documents patient information, monitors EKGs and heart rhythms, treats wounds, and assists doctors and nurses during procedures.
Responsibilities:
- Assists patients in dressing or undressing as well as lifting and positioning patients for procedures
- Assists with transporting patients as needed
- Performs other related duties as assigned
- Completes mandatory training requirements
- Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field
- Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
- Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function
- Competent to meet age specific needs of the unit assigned
Requirements and Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED preferred
- Emergency Medical training from an approved institution or training program, OR Paramedic training from an approved institution or training program, OR current Idaho CNA certification and active enrollment in Certified Patient Care Technician certification required; if enrolled, CPT certification to be completed within 3 months of hire
- 1 year of Phlebotomy or related medical training and experience in a clinical, hospital, or laboratory setting preferred
- Knowledge of spelling and medical terminology preferred
- BLS Required. Current AHA Healthcare provider, American Red Cross, AHA Health Saver or KH BLS during General Orientation
Working Conditions:
- Must be able to lift and move up to 25 lbs
- Must be able to maintain a sitting position
- Must be able to maintain a standing position
- Must be able to stoop or crouch
- Typical equipment used in a clinical job
About Kootenai Health
Kootenai Health is a highly esteemed health care organization, serving patients throughout northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest. We pride ourselves on our outstanding reputation as both an employer and a health care provider. We have been recognized with many accolades and distinctions including being recognized as a Gallup Great Workplace, No. 1 Best Place to Work in Large Healthcare Organizations, and Magnet™ Status for Nursing Excellence.
As your next employer, we are excited to offer you:
- 100% employer-paid health insurance premiums for full-time employees. Part-time employees pay only a small portion a month for medical, dental, and vision coverage. Benefits start 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
- A tuition assistance program available after 90 days. If you want to further your education, we'll help you pay for it
- Kootenai Health will match your contributions in a defined contribution 457 retirement plan based on years of service ranging from 3-6 percent. Kootenai Health will contribute an amount equal to two percent of your gross earnings
- Competitive salaries with night, weekend and PRN shift differentials
- An award-winning and incentive-driven wellness program. Including a MyHealth corporate team, onsite financial seminars and coaching
- Employees receive discounts at The Wellness Bar, PEAK Fitness, various cell phone carriers, and more
If you strive to be an integral part of a high-quality healthcare system like Kootenai Health, we want to meet you!
Apply today! Please reach out to Recruiter or Front Desk with any questions.
Kootenai Health complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex. Kootenai Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex.
