Emergency Technician

Emergency Technician, Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center, Spokane WA

The Emergency Department Assistant functions within his/her scope of practice under the direction and  supervision of the Registered Nurse to assist in providing care and implementing delegated activities of the nursing  plan. S/he demonstrates an understanding of basic nursing skills and utilizes specialized knowledge, skills and techniques in Emergency care to perform and assist in performance of patient care in the Emergency Department.

S/he assumes delegated responsibilities which may include but are not limited to such tasks as: meeting the hygienic, elimination, comfort and safety needs of patients; obtains and records/reports vital signs, applies both metal and plaster splints, access and records on the patient's medical record, transports patients, specimens, etc., assists in physically lifting patient, restraining confused/combative patients, performs phlebotomy procedures and point of care testing.

The Emergency Department Assistant individualizes patient care using age related concepts based on the unit population assigned for neonates (0-1 month), infants (1 month to age 1), toddlers (1-2 years), preschoolers (3-5 years), school aged (6-12 years), adolescents (ages 13-17) and adult patients including early adult (ages 18-35), middle adult (ages 36-65) and older adult (ages 66+) by applying age related concepts....including knowledge of growth and development, safety needs, collection of data, treatments and care typically required.  Utilizes age related concepts when communicating with patients and families, maintaining a safe environment and using medical equipment and supplies.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Sacred Heart Medical Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Available type of position and shift:

• Part time, 28-hours per week, 8-hours night shift.
• Part time, 24-hours per week, 8-hours night shift.

Required Qualifications:

• Required within 6 months (180 days) of hire Washington Medical Assistant Phlebotomist Certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

• EMT/NAC/Medical Assistant
• Emergency care.

Why Join Providence? 

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

 

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.