Emergency Room Tech - 36 hrs per week

Position Overview

The Emergency Room Tech position at UT Southwestern is a critical role within the Emergency Department, working 36 hours per week on a 3p-3a Shift. In this role, you will support patient care through accurate collection of vital data, execution of clinical procedures, and effective collaboration with nurses and other healthcare professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect and record patient data including intake/output, vital signs, and notify the nurse of any abnormal values.
• Perform EKGs, phlebotomy, and point-of-care testing with accurate and timely documentation.
• Respond promptly to patient requests, ensuring comfort, hygiene, and clear communication.
• Maintain an adequate stock of supplies and ensure proper functioning of equipment.
• Assist with safe patient transfers and transports in accordance with departmental guidelines.
• Support the orientation of new staff and students to promote a collaborative work environment.
• Utilize downtime effectively to assist team members and enhance patient care.

Required Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: Minimum 2 years experience as a certified nursing assistant, patient care technician, medical office assistant, or EMT/EMT-I (or completion of the first semester of nursing clinicals). Must be proficient in reading, writing, and communicating in English.
• Demonstrated competency in performing EKGs (or ability to achieve competency within 30 days) and successful completion of IV training with competency demonstrated within 60 days. Experience with phlebotomy is required.
• Licenses/Certifications: BLS certification from an accredited program; ACPE-IV Sterile Compounding (IV) Certification within 60 days; Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Certification within 180 days; EMT certification is optional but must be kept current if held.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years’ experience in a busy Emergency Department.

Benefits & Perks

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage.
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare – no copay.
• Paid Time Off available from day one.
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS).
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit.
• Wellness programs, Tuition Reimbursement, and Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunities.