Multiskilled Technician - ED

Multiskilled Technician – Emergency Department Job Type: Full Time | Mid Shift

Schedule: 3 x 12-Hour Shifts, 12p-12a

Your experience matters

North Alabama Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team

Our Emergency Department is a fast-paced, high-acuity environment dedicated to delivering timely, patient-centered care to individuals with a wide range of emergent conditions. The team prioritizes rapid assessment, critical thinking, and coordinated interventions to ensure optimal outcomes. This collaborative setting offers staff the opportunity to strengthen clinical skills while providing compassionate, high-quality care when patients need it most.

How you'll contribute

A Multiskilled Technician who excels in this role:

Patient Care Responsibilities

Perform basic patient care activities as delegated, including:

Monitoring and recording vital signs

Obtaining blood glucose measurements

Tracking and documenting patient intake and output

Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), including:

Bathing

Grooming

Feeding and meal assistance

Observe and report changes in patients' physical, mental, or emotional status to the nursing team promptly.

Administrative & Support Duties

Assist with maintaining clean, organized, and well-stocked patient rooms and care areas.

Perform clerical and administrative duties in support of nursing station operations.

Accurately document patient information and communicate effectively with the healthcare team.

Key Skills

Patient care and support

Vital signs monitoring

Patient observation and reporting

Documentation and recordkeeping

Communication and teamwork

Time management and organization

Compassionate patient service

Attention to detail

Infection prevention and safety practices

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.

Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.

Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.

Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).

Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we're looking for

Applicants should have a High School Diploma (or equivalent). Additional requirements include:

Current BLS certification required

Handle with Care preferred

ED or Registration experience preferred

Requires Critical thinking, decisive judgment, ability to work with minimal supervision in a stressful environment; rapid learning and navigation of multiple software systems; effective English communication (read/write/speak); ability to complete the Skills Competency Checklist within 90 days of hire.

More about North Alabama Shoals Hospital North Alabama Medical Center is a 263 bed facility that offers the community’s only open heart surgery site, a complete line of women’s and children’s services and a complete line of medical and imaging services.

North Alabama Medical Center is a Certified Chest Pain center with a team of cardiologists available 24/7 and is recognized as a Primary Stroke Center of Excellence by the American Heart/American Stroke Association. North Alabama Medical Center’s 24-hour emergency department serves as the primary referral center for major trauma cases in Northwest Alabama.

EEOC Statement

“North Alabama Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. North Alabama Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”