Emergency Room; ER Technician

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Bath Community Hospital is a patient-focused small hospital in rural Virginia that offers excellent working conditions, a supportive team environment, and opportunities for professional development. The Emergency Room (ER) Technician / EMS Transport Technician works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and performs a variety of clinical, clerical, and patient transport duties to support safe and efficient operations within the Emergency Department and EMS services.

This role requires the ability to provide age-appropriate, patient-centered care according to departmental policies and procedures. In addition to supporting ER operations, this position may respond to EMS calls, provides pre-hospital care within EMT scope, and safely transports non-ambulatory patients between facilities.

• Maintain a clean, safe, orderly, and functional patient care environment compliant with infection control and safety standards.
• Assist with patient admissions and participate in triage activities as assigned.
• Accurately document admission assessments and supporting data.
• Register patients, obtain signed consents, verify demographic information, and scan required documents (, insurance, etc.).
• Observe, document, and promptly report changes in patient condition or behavior to the Registered Nurse.
• Assist with patient care tasks within EMT scope and departmental policy (vital signs, splinting, EKG setup, etc.).
• Support unit nurses and clerical staff in ensuring smooth Emergency Department operations.
• Maintain readiness of ER rooms and stretchers, including cleaning and restocking.
• Assist with maintaining and ordering of ER supplies.

• Respond to EMS calls in accordance with BCH EMS protocols and EMT scope of practice.
• Administer pre-hospital care following established guidelines and standing orders.
• Safely transport non-ambulatory patients to and from medical facilities, ensuring proper use of equipment and adherence to transport safety protocols.
• Maintain accurate documentation of all EMS calls, assessments, treatments, and transports.
• Operate EMS vehicles safely and responsibly, following EVOC standards and BCH policies.
• Maintain readiness of EMS equipment, stretchers, and vehicles, including cleanliness, restocking, and routine checks.

• Current Virginia Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification or higher
• Current EVOC certification
• Current BLS certification
• Minimum age: 21
• Clean driving record (DMV record required)

• Previous Emergency Room, EMS, or patient transport experience
• ACLS and PALS certifications

Full-Time

Mostly evenings, with occasional day or night shifts.

Bath Community Hospital recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran or military discharge status, and family medical or genetic information.