Emergency Room Tech - PRN

EMERGENCY ROOM TECH - PRN

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career! 
 

BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• 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 day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

• Education
  High School or equivalent 
   

• Experience
  2 years experience as certified nursing assistant, patient care technician, medical office assistant, certified medical office assistant, and/or either EMT or EMT-I certification or completed first semester of a nursing clinicals. 
  Must be able to read, write and communicate in English. 
  Skilled in completing electrocardiogram (or competency within one 30 days of hire). 
  Successful completion of IV training required with competency demonstrated within 60 days of hire. 
  Experience with phlebotomy. 
   

• Licenses and Certifications
  (BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT from an American Heart Association Accredited program or American Red Cross (ARC) 
  (ACPE-IV) STERILE COMPOUNDING (IV) CERT within 60 Days 
  (CPI) CRISIS PREVENTION INSTITUT CER within 180 Days 
  (EMT) EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECH certification optional. If hired with EMT certification, the certification must be kept current throughout employment. 
   

JOB DUTIES

• Collects data to include intake and output, weight, temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure. Recognizes and immediately reports values outside normal parameters to the nurse. Reports any changes in patient's condition or behavior immediately to the nurse. Documents patient information accurately and in appropriate place in a timely manner.
• Competency in EKG's, phlebotomy, point of care testing; reporting results to the primary RN and completing documentation. Removal of laundry and waste per unit needs.
• Responds to patient requests for assistance in a respectful, positive, and timely manner. Asks the patient and/or patients' family, "Can I do anything else for you" before leaving the room. Ensures adequate stock of supplies and proper function of unit equipment.
• Consistently performs daily required duties. Including: stocking rooms and all mobile carts or trays, maintaining stockroom (nothing on floors or less than 18" from ceiling).
• Makes frequent and ongoing patient rounds to comfor