ER Tech
DepartmentMGH Emergency Department
Full Time/PRNFull Time
Job SummaryUnder the direction of emergency nursing personnel, the Emergency Room Technician assists in the care and treatment of emergency room patients. Duties include patient transportation, personal hygiene, collection of vital signs, assisting nursing and physician staff with procedures, cleaning and stocking, clerical support activities, answering telephones, filing, greeting visitors, electronic data entry, and assisting with documentation.
Minimum Qualifications- Completion of Basic EKG course required (or within 30 days of hire into the department).
- BLS certification required (or within 30 days of hire for new certifications).
- CPI certification required (or within 30 days of hire for new certifications).
- Completion of an Emergency Medical Technician, Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant, or related program.
- Acute care hospital or emergency services experience preferred.
- Assist in the care and treatment of emergency room patients.
- Transport patients as directed.
- Collect and document vital signs.
- Assist nursing and physician staff with procedures as needed.
- Maintain cleanliness and stock supplies in the emergency department.
- Provide clerical and communication support for patient care teams.
- Answer telephones, file documents, greet visitors, and perform electronic data entry.
- Assist with patient documentation.
- Demonstrate professionalism and teamwork.
- Maintain patient confidentiality.
- Comply with organizational policies and procedures.
- Support quality patient care and safety initiatives.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, push, and pull throughout the work shift.
- Ability to assist with patient movement and transport.
- Ability to perform the physical demands associated with emergency department support activities.
All candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires reasonable accommodations be made for qualified individuals to perform essential job functions.
South Central Regional Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status under applicable law.
Skills Required
- Completion of Basic EKG course (or within 30 days of hire)
- BLS certification (or within 30 days of hire)
- CPI certification (or within 30 days of hire)
- Completion of an EMT, Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant, or related program
- Acute care hospital or emergency services experience
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, push, pull and assist with patient movement and transport
- Electronic data entry, clerical support, and basic communication duties
What We Do
South Central Regional Medical Center is a 285-bed, public not-for-profit hospital located in Laurel, MS founded in 1952. The hospital primarily serves a 4-county area: Jones County, Jasper County, Wayne County and Smith County. The primary focus of the South Central Regional Medical Center Health System is to provide excellent healthcare services to the residents of South Central Mississippi and to improve the quality of life in the region. With more than 80 physicians on staff representing 28 medical specialties, South Central continues to meet the healthcare needs of a growing region. With over 2,100 employees throughout the health system, the highly skilled healthcare professionals work with cutting-edge technologies and offer the most modern diagnostic and treatment options.
