Emergency Department Technician

About the job

Kootenai Health in Coeur d'Alene is hiring a per diem emergency department technician for Emergency Services. The technician helps providers care for patients in the Emergency Department, collecting lab samples, monitoring heart rhythms, treating wounds and assisting with procedures.

Kootenai Health serves patients throughout northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest.

What you'll do

• Collect samples for lab analysis
• Gather and document patient information
• Monitor EKGs and heart rhythms
• Treat wounds and assist doctors and nurses during procedures
• Help patients dress and undress, and lift and position them for procedures
• Transport patients as needed
• Complete mandatory training

What you need

• One of these: emergency medical training or paramedic training from an approved program, or a current Idaho CNA certification with active enrollment in Certified Patient Care Technician certification
• If enrolled, the CPT certification must be finished within 3 months of hire
• BLS, from the AHA, the American Red Cross or AHA Health Saver, or the Kootenai Health BLS class during General Orientation
• Able to lift and move up to 25 lbs, sit, stand, stoop and crouch

Preferred

• A high school diploma or GED
• 1 year of phlebotomy or related training and experience, in a clinic, hospital or lab
• Knowledge of spelling and medical terminology

Schedule

• Per diem, with shifts that vary

Benefits

• Dental, vision, life and pet coverage, plus telemedicine and wellbeing resources open to all employees
• Tuition assistance after 90 days
• Retirement plans with pre-tax and Roth options and an employer match of 3% to 6%
• Night, weekend and PRN shift differentials
• Wellness coaching, financial wellness help and free or reduced-cost fitness center access
• Employee discounts and an employee referral bonus program