Job Description

Coffeyville Regional Medical Center, or "CRMC", is a 25-bed, non-profit, critical access hospital serving Southeast Kansas and Northeast Oklahoma since 1949. As a rural hospital, CRMC is surprising because of its large size and wide variety of services. Although we can provide many of the same services you will find in a big city, we take great pride in our friendly and caring staff.

The Emergency Department Technician (ED Tech) as part of the ED Team, will perform a variety of functions in support and care of patients requiring urgent or emergent care in an emergency medical setting. The ED Tech will assist and/or provide care for Outpatients presenting to the ED.

JOB DUTIES:

• Promote the mission, vision and values of CRMC
• Assist with patient room placement, transfer and discharge
• Patient Triage 
• Placing patients in hospital wear
• Assist patients with personal hygiene, feeding, positioning, toileting and ambulation
• Collect patient specimens as ordered, including blood specimen collection
• Initiate, Maintain or discontinue Intravenous or Intra Osseous access
• Administer medications
• Respond to patient call lights and requests promptly
• Accompany patients to procedures off the unit, as needed
• Advise nursing or provider, of changes in patient condition
• Assist in obtaining and monitoring vital signs
• Perform EKG’s
• 1:1 patient attendance when needed
• Outpatient cares (non-ED) Including infusions, dressing changes, wound checks and suture removals
• EMS radio operations
• Transporting patients using stretchers and wheelchairs
• Clean and change linens, as needed and after the patient has exited the room
• Empty full Linen and Trash receptacles
• Stocking, including rotation, and checking expiration dates
• Maintain patient rights and confidentiality of patient information (HIPPA)
• Documentation in Electronic Health Record using MediTech
• Participate in meetings and in-services, including hospital education
• Know and follow department and hospital Policy & Procedure, safety and infection prevention

The ED Tech assumes other responsibilities as requested by Physician, Nurse or Supervisor

ED TECH REQUIREMENTS:

• Successful completion of the orientation process
• Proficient computer and typing skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills in teaming with Patients, Physicians, Nurses and the public
• Detail oriented with ability to multitask
• Able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as needed
• Maintain certifications as required by CRMC policy
• Professional appearance and ability to develop rapport with others
• Available to work shifts after hours, weekends and public holidays

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or GED, required
• Graduate of an accredited Paramedic program
• BLS, ACLS and PALS required
• Prior experience as an Emergency Department Tech or Paramedic is preferred, however we will consider and otherwise qualified applicants

CRMC BENEFITS OVERVIEW:

Our comprehensive compensation plan includes, the following benefits.

• Generous paid time off
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Kansas Public Employees Retirement System (KPERS)
• 403B Retirement Savings
• Additional Voluntary Insurance
• Federal Student Loan Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligible Employer
• Voluntary Short Term Disability
• Employee Assistant Program
• Free Indoor Walking Track & Gym

We are excited to learn about you and hope you join us on a shared mission serving every generation with patient centered, compassionate care. Please take a moment to visit our website  to learn how we make an impact through collaboration, innovation, and stewardship. 

Coffeyville Regional Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse environment. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our associates is critical to our success. All qualified applicants will receive consideration of employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identify, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please contact Human Resources at HR@crmcinc.org or 620-252-1500. 

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