Advanced ED Tech (PRN) - West Hospital

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Kentucky; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Bon Secours Mercy Health in Kentucky is seeking an ED Tech Advanced at West Hospital to provide direct patient care under the guidance of an RN, adhering to federal, state and local regulations and department policies.

The responsibilities include vital signs, labs, ECGs, wound and IV care, colostomy care, patient transport and accurate documentation; you will communicate changes to nurses, participate in rounds, support safety and compassionate care, with prior ED/EMT experience preferred.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience as an LPN, ED Tech, or Advanced EMT (required).
• High School Diploma or GED required; Advanced EMT certification preferred.
• BLS Basic Life Support preferred; AEMT certification preferred or required if employed in SC.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under RN guidance following policy and safety guidelines.
• Perform ECGs, lab draws, basic wound care and other unit duties as directed.
• Assist with colostomy care, IV insertion/removal, IV site care, and patient transport.
• Complete patient rounds and accurate documentation; communicate changes to nursing staff.
• Promote quality and safety, respond to crises, and handle duties under stress.

Skills

Computer literacy

Monitor conditions

Record medical history

CPR

ECG

IV insertion

IV removal

IV site care

Foley catheter

Wound care

Patient transport

Phlebotomy

Vital signs

Communication

Teamwork

Active listening

Empathy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) program (preferred)

Job description

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

ED Tech Advanced - West Hospital

Job Summary

The ED Tech Advanced provides direct patient care under the guidance of a RN or designated healthcare professional in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations, and within policies, procedures, and guidelines of Bon Secours Mercy Health.

Essential Functions

• Provides basic patient care and tasks to include, but not limited to, care and comfort, vital sign measurement, personal care and hygiene, assists with mobility, performs lab draws, ECG’s, basic wound care, and other unit-based specialty duties under the direction of an RN.
• Performs the ED Tech Advanced role, which includes additional patient care and tasks including, but not limited to colostomy care, IV insertion, IV removal and IV site care, transport on monitor, identifies need and initiates CPR, foley catheter placement, identifies patients in crises or decline and alerts RN for further assessments, and other unit-based specialty duties base on state and department guidelines under the direction of an RN.
• Completes patient rounding as assigned.
• Provides 1:1 patient safety companion service as needed.
• Acts as liaison between patient and nurse to report changes and concerns.
• Provides high level customer service to all patients, patient's families, community providers, visitors, and employees.
• Provides accurate, precise, timely documentation as applicable to patient care.
• Participates in handoff report of pertinent information regarding patient and departmental needs upon arrival and when leaving.
• Performs delegated tasks once competency has been validated.
• Collects data, within scope.
• Completes patient screenings as applicable.
• Promotes quality and safety by seeking to continually improve the processes and systems to enhance patient care delivery.
• Demonstrates the ability to work independently, problem solve, and be able to resolve conflict while working under considerable stress.
• Maintains knowledge of policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned that are deemed necessary for department operations.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED (required)
• Successful completion of an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) through an approved educational program (preferred)

Required Licensing & Certifications

• BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care)
• Current certification for Advanced EMT (AEMT) (preferred) (required if employed in the state of South Carolina)

Experience

• 1 year of experience as an LPN, ED Tech, or Advanced EMT (required)

Skills & Abilities

• Computer Literacy
• Monitor patient conditions during treatment
• Inform medical professional regarding patient conditions and care
• Record patients’ medical history
• Sterile Field step
• CPR
• Straight Urine Catheterization
• Ear Irrigation
• Patient positioning
• Patient transport
• Customer service
• Patient care
• Phlebotomy
• Perform EKG
• Splinting
• Wound care
• Obtaining vital signs, including manual blood pressure
• Attention to detail
• Problem solving
• Working independently
• Working under pressure
• Critical thinking
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Conflict resolution
• Active listening
• Relationship building
• Empathy
• Morgan Lens Irrigation
• Bladder irrigation
• Yank Auer suctioning
• Colostomy care
• IV insertion
• IV removal
• IV site care
• Transport on monitor
• Foley catheter placement

Training

None

As a Bon Secours Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being—personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

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