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Centstone HC

Registered Nurse Emergency Room

Globe, AZ · On-site

$55 - $60/hr

Provide direct nursing care to emergency room patients * Assess, triage, and monitor patients with urgent and emergent conditions * Administer medications, treatments, and interventions as ordered

ER of White Rock

$240 - $360/hr

Medical Director or Chief Medical Director. Position Summary ER of White Rock is seeking an experienced and clinically confident Free Standing Emergency Room Physician to provide high-quality ...

Centstone HC

Registered Nurse Emergency Room

Arcata, CA · On-site

$53 - $56/hr

Provide direct nursing care to emergency room patients. * Assess, triage, monitor, and document patient condition. * Respond quickly to urgent and emergent patient care needs. * Administer ...

Med Center Health

Emergency Room Tech

Bowling Green, KY · On-site

Provides or assists with direct patient care activities under the supervision of a Registered Nurse ... Minimum Qualifications * Previous Emergency Room Tech or other patient care experience preferred.

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How much do emergency room director jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for emergency room director in the United States is $116,501.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $84,500.00 and $136,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an Emergency Room Director do?

An Emergency Room Director is responsible for overseeing the operations of a hospital’s emergency department. This includes managing staff, ensuring quality patient care, implementing policies and procedures, and coordinating with other hospital departments. They also handle budgeting, compliance with healthcare regulations, and may be involved in hiring and training staff. Their leadership ensures that the ER runs efficiently and that patients receive timely, effective care.

What are some common challenges an Emergency Room Director faces in managing staff and resources during peak times?

Emergency Room Directors often encounter challenges related to staffing shortages, resource allocation, and maintaining high-quality patient care during peak periods. Managing high patient volumes requires quick decision-making, efficient triage processes, and effective communication with multidisciplinary teams. Directors must also address staff burnout and ensure compliance with hospital protocols. Proactive planning, ongoing staff training, and fostering a collaborative environment are key strategies to overcoming these challenges.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Emergency Room Director, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Emergency Room Director, you need advanced clinical expertise, leadership skills, and a degree in nursing or healthcare administration, often supported by RN licensure and several years of emergency care experience. Familiarity with hospital management systems, EHRs, and certifications like ACLS or CEN is typically required. Exceptional communication, crisis management, and decision-making abilities help you lead teams and maintain high standards of patient care in a high-pressure environment. These skills are crucial for ensuring patient safety, regulatory compliance, and efficient operation of the emergency department.

What is the difference between Emergency Room Director vs Emergency Department Manager?

AspectEmergency Room DirectorEmergency Department Manager
CredentialsMedical degree, emergency medicine certification, leadership experienceBachelor's or master's in healthcare administration or related field, management experience
Work EnvironmentOversees entire emergency department, interacts with medical staff and administrationManages daily operations, staff scheduling, and patient flow within the emergency department
Employer & Industry UsageHospitals, healthcare systems, emergency servicesHospitals, clinics, healthcare organizations

The Emergency Room Director typically holds a medical degree and oversees the entire emergency department, focusing on clinical and administrative leadership. The Emergency Department Manager usually has a management background and handles daily operations and staff management. Both roles are essential in hospital emergency services but differ mainly in their qualifications and scope of responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Emergency Room Director job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 19% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $116,501 per year, or $56 per hour.

Emergency Room Technician

Altus Community Healthcare

Waco, TX • On-site

$20/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 15 days ago

Job description

Job Type
Part-time
Description
The Emergency Room Tech provides technical support for physicians and nurses in the Emergency Center. The purpose of this position is to assist and support the nursing and medical staff of the Emergency Department, to perform patient care, and environmental tasks, and manage supplies and equipment to ensure the patient-focused, cost-effective operation of the department. The Emergency Room Tech will also be responsible for assisting the RN with performing education and observing chemical tests on patients or control specimens by clinical staff using the lab and correctly record appropriate results and uses and maintains all laboratory equipment correctly.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Assists the RNs and physicians in providing technical care of the patients by:
  • Documenting vital signs, performing phlebotomy and IV starts, performing EKGs, transporting patients, placing patient on cardiac and vital sign monitors, performing Point of Care Testing, performing wound care, obtaining lab specimens, and documents all care/procedures provided
  • Performs urine drug screens and/or breathalyzer tests, once checked off or trained
  • Assists the physician with physical exams, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
  • Applies a variety of orthopedic splints and fits patients for crutches
  • Ensures that patient care areas, storage rooms, and equipment are clean and maintained
  • Cleans equipment and workspace (including patient rooms, restrooms, waiting room, and nurse's station)
  • Assists with unloading supplies into Emergency Center
  • Performs POC and QC lab testing
  • Performs daily check of ABC equipment in each room
  • Maintains temperature logs in Pharmacy and Lab
  • Responsible for changing out Sharp's containers
  • Recognizes equipment malfunctions and refers for repair
  • Performs patient care as directed by nursing or medical staff, documenting on the medical record
  • Ensures an adequate supply of equipment needed for patient care and is responsible for stocking items such as: linens, wall mounts, thermometer probes and otoscope probes, patient care room drawers, vital sign machine, IV carts, ortho carts, urine cups and wipes, triage wound supplies, nourishment counter, patient and waiting room refrigerators
  • Perform quality control procedures and maintain records on these checks
  • Perform calibrations in compliance with manufacturer's requirements
  • Ensures proficiency testing specimens are performed in compliance with policy
  • Monitors appropriate send out lab procedures
  • Maintains current appropriate and needed policies and procedures
  • Demonstrate knowledge of new testing methods, products and instrumentation; remain informed on all current technologies
  • Demonstrate the values to team concept on a consistent basis
  • Interact professionally with all department members, physicians, staff, administration and the Lab Manager/Lab Director
  • Able to perform moderate and waived testing per Clinical Laboratory's and according to patient care unit's policies and procedures
  • Able to interpret the results of moderate and waived tests and take appropriate action on test results
  • Responsible for documenting correct information for compliance purposes
  • Performs daily opening and closing duties as assigned
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Safety/Infection Control
Demonstrate knowledge of and adhere to regulations and ACH Policies and Procedures pertaining to safety, emergency preparedness, infection control, OSHA, fire safety and hazardous materials
Customer Service
• Maintain confidentiality of patient related issues
  • Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills
  • Treat all patients, visitors, and staff members fairly and with respect
  • Utilize effective communication methods and skills
  • Explain all procedures, treatments, and care while remaining aware of language barriers
  • Able to perform care in non-judgmental manner and recognize discrepancies between patient and personal beliefs

ER Policy • Ensure personal appearance is clean and neat
  • Responsible for wearing ER identification at all times
  • Attend all ER required meetings and in-service education
  • Participate in performance improvement activities as necessary
  • Remain flexible in staffing patterns and resolution of staffing conflicts; participates in temporary assignments
  • Compliance with attendance standards
  • Demonstrate flexibility when changes in assignments are necessary

Qualifications EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 1-3 years' experience in an Emergency Room setting or
  • 1-3 years' experience as an Emergency Medical Technician EMT-P (or equivalent) required

LANGUAGE/MATH/REASONING ABILITY:
  • Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situation

COMPUTER SKILLS:
  • Basic computer skills

CERTIFICATE/LICENSES:
  • Current Emergency Medical Technician (or equivalent) certification preferred
  • BLS

Competencies
• Professional Maturity: The ability to separate emotional feelings from the real issues at hand
  • Responsibility: The ability to accept choices you have made and the results they have led to
  • Communication: The ability to write and speak effectively; actively listens to others, and give feedback
  • Flexibility: Demonstrate responsiveness and adaptability following change initiatives
  • Intelligence: Understand information and apply new knowledge
  • Energetic: Exhibits high levels of energy and enthusiasm
  • Organized: Efficient in structuring tasks to be accomplished
  • Computer Savvy: The ability to use technology efficiently and effectively
  • Customer Service: The ability to enhance customer satisfaction
  • Job Knowledge/Technical Knowledge: Knowledgeable of current role and technical systems, and the impact it has on the organization
  • Integrity and Respect: Demonstrates upmost level of integrity
  • Interpersonal Communication: Writes and speaks effectively based on the psychological, relational, situation, environmental and cultural dynamics within the situation
  • Collaboration and Partnership: Encourages participation from team members
  • Manages Change: Demonstrates flexibility with changing environments
  • Problem Solving: Resolve issues in a timely manner
  • Attention to Detail: Follows procedures to ensure entry of data
  • Organization: Uses time efficiently by prioritizing and planning work activities
  • Judgment: Ability to make independent decisions
  • Teamwork: Works with others to accomplish objectives and shows support for decisions
  • Quality: Sets high standards to ensure quality in work performed
  • Accountability: Takes responsibility for adhering to all company policies, procures, and performance expectations

Physical Demands
• Requires visual acuity to inspect and analyze work close to the eyes and ability to hear sound with or without correction; Ability to climb, stoop, kneel, reach, stand, walk pull, push lift, and able to exert up to 40 pounds of force occasionally and/or upto 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects
  • Moderate physical activity performing somewhat strenuous daily activities of a primarily administrative nature
  • The physical demands for this position include adequate vision, hearing, and repetitive motion
  • Ascending or descending stairs, ramps and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms
  • Substantial movements (motion) of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers in a repetitive manner
  • Bending legs downward and forward by bending leg and spine
  • Standing, particularly for sustained periods of time
  • Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion
  • Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving object horizontally from position to position

Work Environment Well-lighted, heated and/or air-conditioned indoor office setting with adequate ventilation
Salary Description
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