Responsibilities

In our no wait ER, the Emergency Room Technician (ER Tech) is responsible for assisting licensed nursing staff in providing care to patients in the Emergency Care Center. Te ER Tech supports the medical care of patients under the direction of the Medical Staff pursuant to the objectives of the hospital and does provide EKG monitoring for the Emergency Care Center.

Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION:

High School graudate or GED required; relevant experience in lieu of High School Diploma/GED education will be considered.

MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE:

One year hospital or pre-hospital experience preferred.

REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

Any one of the following:

• Certified as a Nursing Assistant by the Texas Department of Health (CNA); or
• Certified Medical Assistant; or
• Certified or Licensed Emergency Medical Technician (EMT); or
• Licensed Paramedic; or
• Completion of U.S. Military Hospital Corpsman training
• Experience or education in lieu of certification/license:
• Nursing student having completed fundamentals of nursing (LVN or RN); or
• Completion of Patient Care Technician program; or
• Graduate of a foreign nursing program with nursing credentials/licensure in country of origin

Certified in BLS through the American Heart Association also required.

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:

Computer skills. Successful completion of an EKG competency assessment test.

ABOUT OAKBEND:

OakBend Medical Center is an independent hospital providing exceptional and compassionate care to patients and the community since 1950. The OakBend family consists of outstanding team members caring for the community at three hospitals and many specialty centers. OakBend’s services and programs include its signature No Wait ER, an advanced trauma center, certified stroke program, hospital air ambulance services and a hospital-based skilled nursing facility. We remain committed to providing a rewarding environment to our team members, to providing necessary services to the community and to developing the best methods to care for our patients, ensuring a healthy future for generations.