Advanced ED Tech: IV, CPR & Patient Care

Mercy Health; Ohio; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Mercy Health is seeking an ED Tech Advanced in West Hospital to provide direct patient care under RN supervision. Responsibilities include basic patient care, vital signs, ECGs, phlebotomy, and documentation, with advanced duties like IV placement and colostomy care as assigned.

Requires 1 year of relevant experience and an AED/EMT credential; HS diploma or GED is mandatory. This is a full-time role offering comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required.
• AEMT certification/training preferred; required in some jurisdictions.
• 1 year of experience as an LPN, ED Tech, or Advanced EMT required.

Responsibilities

• Provides basic patient care and tasks including care, comfort, vital signs, hygiene, mobility assistance, lab draws, ECGs, and basic wound care under RN guidance.
• Performs ED Tech Advanced duties including colostomy care, IV placement, monitor transport, CPR initiation, Foley placement, and crisis alerting under RN direction.
• Completes patient rounding and 1:1 safety companion services as needed.
• Acts as liaison between patient and nurse to report changes and concerns; maintains high level of customer service and accurate documentation.
• Participates in handoff reports and ensures delegated tasks are completed after competency validation.
• Promotes quality and safety by improving processes and patient care delivery.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

ECG

CPR

Phlebotomy

Colostomy care

IV insertion

IV site care

Foley catheter placement

Documentation

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Advanced EMT (AEMT) program completed

Job description

Mercy Health is seeking an ED Tech Advanced in West Hospital to provide direct patient care under RN supervision. Responsibilities include basic patient care, vital signs, ECGs, phlebotomy, and documentation, with advanced duties like IV placement and colostomy care as assigned.

Requires 1 year of relevant experience and an AED/EMT credential; HS diploma or GED is mandatory. This is a full-time role offering comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional development.