Emergency Services Technician
Legacy Health · Gresham, OR
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About the Role
An emergency medical situation can be deeply unsettling for patients and their loved ones. As a member of our specialized emergency team, you will help ease those fears by delivering compassionate, high-quality care in a fast-paced environment. If you’re looking to use your skills, empathy, and dedication to make a meaningful impact in the lives of both children and adults during critical moments, we invite you to consider joining Legacy.
Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center is East County’s full-service hospital, always expanding to meet the community’s growing needs and offering an award-winning patient experience delivered with a personal touch. We offer advanced imaging, a modern emergency department, a welcoming family birth center, surgical services, intensive care, cancer care, gastroenterology and more.
Responsibilities
The Emergency Services Technician plays a vital role as part of the healthcare team, assisting the Licensed Independent Practitioner (L.I.P.), Registered Nurse (R.N.), and Unit Secretary. This position is essential to the team-based approach to patient care and supports the efficient and effective flow of patients through the Emergency Department.
Patient Care
- Provides direct patient care to newborns, children, adults, and geriatric patients under the supervision and delegation of a Registered Nurse.
Communication
- Demonstrates effective and professional communication with patients, visitors, EMS personnel, and hospital staff.
Environmental Duties
- Maintains responsibility and accountability for the cleanliness, maintenance, and safety of unit equipment and supplies.
Education & Competency
- Maintains an active, working knowledge of the Credentialing Competencies required for Emergency Services Technicians.
Professional Behavior
- Consistently demonstrates professionalism in both appearance and conduct.
Education
- High School diploma or equivalent.
Experience
- Previous patient care experience in an Emergency environment and/or with children strongly preferred
Skills
- Basic medical terminology.
- Computer familiarity.
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment with ability to prioritize multiple assignments.
Oregon
- Current American Heart Association approved CPR certification required.
- CNA, MA or EMT desired.
Washington
- Current American Heart Association approved CPR certification required.
- Registered or Certified Nursing Assistant (RNA/CNA) required for employees who perform this job in the state of Washington (including those who float into the role).
- Medical Assistant-Phlebotomist required for employees who perform phlebotomy in the State of Washington (including those who float into the role).
About the Job
USD $22.10 - USD $30.94 /Hr.