Advanced Emergency Department Technician - West Hospital

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

Shift/Schedule

36 Weekly hours 7p-730a/ Rotating Weekends and Holidays

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.

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 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.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are affirmative action and equal opportunity employers, please email [e-mail]. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [e-mail]