Legacy Health

Emergency Services Technician

Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled
US-OR-GRESHAM

Job ID: 26-48300
Type: Regular Full-Time
Mount Hood Medical Center campus

Overview

An emergency medical situation can be deeply unsettling for patients and their loved ones. As a member of our specialized emergency team, you will help ease those fears by delivering compassionate, high-quality care in a fast-paced environment. If you’re looking to use your skills, empathy, and dedication to make a meaningful impact in the lives of both children and adults during critical moments, we invite you to consider joining Legacy.

Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center is East County’s full-service hospital, always expanding to meet the community’s growing needs and offering an award-winning patient experience delivered with a personal touch. We offer advanced imaging, a modern emergency department, a welcoming family birth center, surgical services, intensive care, cancer care, gastroenterology and more.

Responsibilities

The Emergency Services Technician plays a vital role as part of the healthcare team, assisting the Licensed Independent Practitioner (L.I.P.), Registered Nurse (R.N.), and Unit Secretary. This position is essential to the team-based approach to patient care and supports the efficient and effective flow of patients through the Emergency Department.

Patient Care

• Provides direct patient care to newborns, children, adults, and geriatric patients under the supervision and delegation of a Registered Nurse.

Communication

• Demonstrates effective and professional communication with patients, visitors, EMS personnel, and hospital staff.

Environmental Duties

• Maintains responsibility and accountability for the cleanliness, maintenance, and safety of unit equipment and supplies.

Education & Competency

• Maintains an active, working knowledge of the Credentialing Competencies required for Emergency Services Technicians.

Professional Behavior

• Consistently demonstrates professionalism in both appearance and conduct.

Qualifications

Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent.

Experience:

• Previous patient care experience in an Emergency environment and/or with children strongly preferred

Skills:

• Basic medical terminology.
• Computer familiarity.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment with ability to prioritize multiple assignments.