Emergency Services Tech
- Certification preferred
- BLS
How this pay compares
This posting states $21.70–$29.39 an hour. Open emergency room technician jobs in Oregon post a median of $26.56 an hour, the middle half $26.17–$26.85, across 7 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below the middle half of what they post. Emergency room technicians employed in Oregon earn a median of $23.69 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
Emergency room technicians in Oregon: pay by town and employer
Union record
By the bargaining notices filed with the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, unions bargain for workers at Legacy Health here: Service Employees International Union Local 49 at Portland, OR (1,004 workers, contract up for renewal 30 Jun 2026); American Federation of Teachers 6552 at Portland, OR (180 workers, bargaining a first contract); Oregon Nurses Association at Portland, OR (175 workers, bargaining a first contract). Each union represents its own unit: ask the recruiter whether this position is in one. Healthcare union contracts.
Workplace injuries
Emanuel in Portland reported 108 work injuries and illnesses to OSHA for 2025 over 5,021,610 hours worked: 4.3 per 100 full-time workers, against 5.1 per 100 full-time workers at general hospitalsnationwide. 10 of them describe violence by a patient, resident or client in the case's own words. This is the employer's own report. Workplace injuries by employer.
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About the job
Overview
An emergency medical situation can be deeply unsettling for patients and their loved ones. As a member of our specialized emergency team, you will help ease those fears by delivering compassionate, high-quality care in a fast-paced environment. If you’re looking to use your skills, empathy, and dedication to make a meaningful impact in the lives of both children and adults during critical moments, we invite you to consider joining Legacy.
Legacy Emanuel Medical Center in North Portland plays a vital role as a local and regional leader in serious clinical illness or injury. With around-the-clock expertise for critical health issues, including experts in trauma, heart care, burns, significant wounds, stroke, brain surgery and more, Legacy Emanuel is central to the health of our community and critical to the care of the Northwest.
Responsibilities
The Emergency Services Technician plays a vital role as part of the healthcare team, assisting the Licensed Independent Practitioner (L.I.P.), Registered Nurse (R.N.), and Unit Secretary. This position is essential to the team-based approach to patient care and supports the efficient and effective flow of patients through the Emergency Department.
Patient Care
- Provides direct patient care to newborns, children, adults, and geriatric patients under the supervision and delegation of a Registered Nurse.
Communication
- Demonstrates effective and professional communication with patients, visitors, EMS personnel, and hospital staff.
Environmental Duties
- Maintains responsibility and accountability for the cleanliness, maintenance, and safety of unit equipment and supplies.
Education & Competency
- Maintains an active, working knowledge of the Credentialing Competencies required for Emergency Services Technicians.
Professional Behavior
- Consistently demonstrates professionalism in both appearance and conduct.
Qualifications
Education
- High School diploma or equivalent.
Experience
- Previous patient care experience in an Emergency environment and/or with children strongly preferred
Skills
- Basic medical terminology.
- Computer familiarity.
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment with ability to prioritize multiple assignments.
Licensure
- Current American Heart Association BLS for Provider certification required.
- CNA, MA or EMT preferred.
Pay Range
USD $21.70 - USD $29.39 /Hr.
Our Commitment to Health and Equal Opportunity
Our Legacy is good for health for Our People, Our Patients, Our Communities, Our World. Above all, we will do the right thing.
If you are passionate about our mission and believe you can contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply - even if you don't meet every qualification listed. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed.
Legacy Health is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion or creed, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
To learn more about our employee benefits click here: https://www.legacyhealth.org/for-health-professionals/careers/benefits
From Legacy Health's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Legacy Health
Legacy Health is a nonprofit health system based in Portland, Oregon, with six hospitals plus Randall Children's Hospital, about 70 (source: Legacy Health, Who We Are) clinics and more than 14,000 (source: Legacy Health, Who We Are) employees in Oregon and southwest Washington. Source: Legacy Health, Who We Are
Based in Portland, ORHires in Oregon, WashingtonPay on its listings: 85.9% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
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