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Description

Emergency Department Technician (EDT) | Full Time | 0.90 FTE | Nights

PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center | Vancouver, WA
Pay Range: $24.01 - $36.06 per hour

The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.

If you're a licensed Washington EMT, CNA, or MA who's tired of feeling like just another set of hands in a crowded department, this is your chance to be part of a team where your presence genuinely changes a patient's experience during some of the hardest moments of their life.

Why PeaceHealth. Why Now.

At PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center, our Emergency Department serves as a critical access point for Southwest Washington, caring for patients across a wide range of medical, behavioral health, and trauma-related needs. We're growing our team with caregivers who want more than task-based work. We want people who thrive on connection, teamwork, and making a difference one patient at a time.

Emergency care is about much more than the pace and complexity of the work. It's about the people behind every patient interaction. Hear directly from our caregivers about what makes our Emergency Department such a meaningful place to build a career.

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"The best way to understand our culture is to hear from the people who live it every day."

What's in it for you?

• Be at the center of emergency care. Work alongside physicians, nurses, EMTs, and multidisciplinary specialists in a fast-paced Level II Trauma Center environment.
• Build meaningful patient relationships. You'll spend time directly supporting, reassuring, and caring for patients when they need it most.
• Expand your skills. Gain hands-on experience with procedures, splinting, wound care support, patient monitoring, phlebotomy, and emergency department operations.
• Have a voice on the team. Your observations, critical thinking, and patient advocacy help drive care decisions every shift.
• Grow your career close to home. Whether your goal is nursing, advanced clinical practice, leadership, or long-term emergency medicine, you'll gain valuable experience in one of Southwest Washington's most trusted healthcare organizations.
• Join a mission-driven organization. At PeaceHealth, we believe exceptional care starts with supporting the people who provide it.

About the Role

As an Emergency Department Technician, you'll work under the direction of Registered Nurses and Providers to deliver hands-on patient care and help keep the Emergency Department running smoothly.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys staying busy, thinking on their feet, and creating calm during moments that can feel overwhelming for patients and families.

What You'll Do

• Welcome patients arriving from triage, ambulance transport, or other care settings.
• Take and document vital signs and promptly communicate significant changes to the care team.
• Assist patients with mobility, comfort, and personal care needs.
• Prepare rooms, equipment, and supplies for procedures and treatments.
• Support providers and nurses during exams, procedures, and emergency interventions.
• Apply dressings, splints, casts, immobilization devices, and other treatments within your scope of practice.
• Monitor patients and provide continuous observation when needed.
• Transport patients safely throughout the hospital.
• Help keep patient rooms stocked, organized, clean, and ready for care.
• Enter orders, retrieve results, and support communication within the department.
• Serve as a reassuring, compassionate presence for patients and families throughout their emergency care journey.

Success Matrix: How You'll Make an Impact

Success in this role isn't measured only by tasks completed. It's measured by the difference you make for patients, families, and your care team every day.

In Your First 90 Days

• Build confidence with ED workflows and equipment
• Establish trusted working relationships with nurses, providers, and fellow caregivers
• Deliver safe, compassionate patient care while meeting department competencies

What You'll Bring

Required Education

One of the following:

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program, or
• Graduate of an accredited Emergency Medical Technician program

Required Experience

• At least 1 year of experience as a CNA, Medical Assistant, or EMT
• Knowledge of age-specific patient care across the lifespan

Preferred Experience

• Acute care or hospital experience
• Leadership or supervisory experience

Required Credentials

One of the following Washington State credentials:

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

Plus:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) upon hire (Issued through American Heart Association or American Red Cross)
• Medical Assistant Phlebotomist (MAPWA) certification must be obtained within 6 months of hire.

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  Nice to Have

  If you already have phlebotomy experience or a Medical Assistant Phlebotomist credential, you'll have an opportunity to contribute in even more ways from day one. If not, that's okay. We'll support your growth and development as you build new skills while maintaining a sustainable career and life outside of work.

  Why You'll Love Living and Working in Vancouver, Washington

  Vancouver offers the best of the Pacific Northwest without the daily compromises that often come with larger metro areas.

• Enjoy access to hiking, mountain trails, rivers, waterfalls, and outdoor recreation year-round.
• Live in a vibrant community with a growing food scene, family-friendly neighborhoods, and easy access to Portland.
• Experience the Pacific Northwest lifestyle, where people value balance, community, wellness, and connection to nature.
• Work for an organization that believes in caring for the whole person, including our caregivers.
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• Our Culture

We are committed to fostering an environment where people from all backgrounds, experiences, identities, and perspectives can thrive. Here, you'll find teammates who support one another, leaders who invest in your growth, and a culture that encourages you to bring your authentic self to work every day.

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage; a 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions and matching opportunities; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance; tuition and continuing education assistance; wellness resources; and expanded mental health and employee assistance programs.

This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting.

For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application.

PeaceHealth is an EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Veterans/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws.

See how PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility.