Emergency Room Technician 1 Cottonwood, AZ (EMT, CNA, or LNA)
Company: Northern Arizona Healthcare Corporation
Location: Cottonwood
Posted on: February 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Overview Comments This position
is responsible for providing patient care and assists health care
providers in performing assigned patient procedures within scope of
training. Position receives general supervision from RN, APN, PA,
or Physician in providing patient care. Responsibilities Patient
Care * Under general supervision of the RN, APN, PA, or Physician,
performs assigned procedures including, but not limited to:
electrocardiogram testing (EKG); wound cleansing; initial, repeat
and orthostatic vital sign measurements; application of monitor
leads, specimen collection, and transports stable telemetry or
non-monitored patients to nursing units, performs blood glucose
testing; phlebotomy; saline lock insertion; IV discontinuation
*Sets up, prepares patient and assists with patient exam and minor
surgical or health procedures within scope of training such as, but
not limited to: lumbar punctures; sterile instrument and field
preparation, suturing lacerations, chest tube insertion, closed
fracture reduction, gastric lavage, pelvic examinations, restraint
application, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Applies orthopedic
devices, to include premanufactured and plaster splints under
physician direction *Performs specimen collection, ensuring
accuracy in identification and integrity by using appropriate
techniques for all age criteria as required by Lab. Where state
statute permits, performs point of care testing for blood glucose,
hemoccult and gastroccult or other tests, and performs quality
control checks on point of care equipment as required. .
Communication *Position receives general supervision from RN, APN,
PA, or Physician and other appropriate licensed health
professionals. Position uses problem solving skills and provides
effective communication with patients, patient families, health
care providers and ancillary departments within the organization to
provide quality patient care. *Provides communication and updates
to RN, Physician or other providers related to perceived reactions
or changes to patients’ condition. Accurately records information
in the patient record, documents vital signs and procedures
completed, as well as the equipment and techniques utilized.
Reporting and Documentation * Assess and reports any unusual
findings to RN and/or Dr, with appropriate documentation. *
Accurately documents vital signs, procedures completed and any
changes in conditions in the patients chart. * Implement clinical
corrective actions within scope, and appropriately document in the
EMR. Stocking/Supplies * Monitors supply stock levels and reports
needs. Notifies housekeeping, maintenance, biomedical engineering,
and others to ensure proper equipment and a safe environment is
maintained. Maintains appropriate levels of stock in medication
room, exam room bedside carts, and specialty carts. Assists with
health unit coordination tasks and reception responsibilities as
needed. Compliance/Safety * Stays current and complies with state
and federal regulations/statutes and company policies that impact
the employees area of responsibility. * Ensures all certifications
and/or licenses are up-to-date and valid prior to expiration dates.
* Completes all company mandatory modules and required job specific
training in the specified time frame. * Responsible for reporting
any safety related incident in a timely fashion through the
Midas/RDE tool; attends all safety related training programs;
performs work in a safe manner; monitors work environment for
possible safety issues and ensures others are also performing work
in a safe manner. * Attends department meetings and educational
classes as required. Qualifications High School Diploma or GED -
Required BLS (American Heart Association) - Required Certified
Nursing Assistant license or Arizona Certified Emergency Medical
Technician- Required Employee will obtain and maintain appropriate
clinical competencies for the roles assigned by their departmental
leader. Previous Emergency Department experience - Preferred
Healthcare is a rapidly changing environment and technology is
integrated into almost all aspects of patient care. Computers and
other electronic devices are utilized across the organization and
throughout each department. Colleagues must have an understanding
of computers, and competence in using computers and basic software
programs.
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