Emergency Department Technician in Rockingham, North Carolina at FirstHealth of the Carolinas
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Job Description
US-NC-Rockingham
Job ID: 2026-19230
Type: Full Time: 36 or more hrs/wk
# of Openings: 1
Category: Nursing Support
FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital- Richmond
Overview
FirstHealth of the Carolinas is a nationally recognized health care system located in central North Carolina. Comprised of four hospitals with more than 600 beds, the system also offers leading-edge heart care in the Reid Heart Center, the area’s only dedicated heart and vascular center. Our growing health system has more than 6,200 employees serving in more than 75 locations throughout a 15-county service area. In addition, FirstHealth has received numerous accolades for its patient care and outcomes, including recognitions from Healthgrades, U.S. News & World Report, and Becker's Healthcare.
As a member of the Emergency Medical Services team, the Emergency Room Technician provides direct and indirect patient care through protocols set by FirstHealth of Carolina to maintain safe and effective patient flow in the Emergency Room. The Emergency Room Technicians works under the supervision of the Emergency Room Charge Nurse and the medical direction of the ER Physician, and is accountable for providing care within established standards of practice. The ER Technician maintains required certifications and skills by participation in continuing education, practical skills testing, and the re-certification processes set by the state of North Carolina and FirstHealth.
Qualifications: Associate's degree or equivalent from a two -year college or technical school and at least one (1) year of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, is required. Current North Carolina Emergency Medical Services Paramedic certification/licensure is required. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) is required. Current AHA Advanced Life Support (ACLS). AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or current North Carolinas Advance EMT (AEMT) with current certification in BCLS, BTLS, PHTLS, and ACLS.