Covenant Health

Emergency Department Technician

Full Time, 72 Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shift

Methodist Overview: 

Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge, part of Covenant Health, is a trusted regional hospital serving East Tennessee with advanced care and a personal touch. With more than 30 specialties, including cardiology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, and vascular care, the facility offers innovative treatments for complex conditions like aneurysms, joint damage, heart failure, and chronic wounds. Backed by a team of over 1,000 healthcare professionals and 250 physicians, Methodist Medical Center combines state-of-the-art technology with compassionate care, earning national recognition for patient safety and excellence in stroke and heart care. Our facilities offer patients all the benefits of medical expertise and innovation while still embodying the convenience of a hometown medical center that is close to the support of family and friends.  

Position Summary:

The ED Tech coordinates communications on the unit; provides materials to staff and physicians; and provides direct patient care as listed on ER Tech skills checklist.

• Collects vital signs accurately according to directions of nurse caring for patient.
• Uses standard precautions and complies with infection control policies.
• Collects lab specimens as needed to maximize patient flow.
• Performs STAT EKG’s.
• Enters and updates the ED tracking boards promptly to maximize its usefulness as a communication tool.
• Orders patient care supplies and keeps patient care supplies stocked in proper amounts.
• Cleans and wraps instruments for autoclaving, with ability to correctly identify and replace proper surgical instruments on appropriate trays.
• Checks equipment daily for proper function and completes maintenance requisitions as appropriate.
• Assists with transportation of patients to other areas of the medical center.
• Maintains proper levels of supplies on eye tray, ENT tray, Glucometer, etc.
• Completes all items/activities on Tech. Checklist of daily activities.
• Prepares wounds for MD. Cleans and dresses wounds appropriately.
• Assists MD with splints.
• Applies immobilizers and ace bandages, and fits patient for crutches.
• Assists MD with pelvic exams.
• Assists in triage with vital signs.
• Administers appropriate treatments to patients with scope of ability. Reports observed changes in patient condition to nurse.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Removes medications form the delivery system and promptly gives to the appropriate nursing staff.

Minimum Education

Must be a certified medical assistant, or have successfully completed training as an Emergency Medical Technician or successfully completed the first year of an accredited nursing school program, or have CNA certification.*

Minimum Experience          

Functional knowledge of medical terminology, software and hardware related to data and ordering systems preferred.

Licensure Requirement        

Must be certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR/Provider C) or be recertified during the orientation period.