ED Tech

WVU Medicine Golisano Children's; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 31,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals in Morgantown, WV is seeking an Emergency Department Technician to assist with nonprofessional direct and indirect patient care under supervision of a registered nurse or licensed provider in a fast-paced emergency setting.

The role involves taking vitals, assisting in admissions/discharges, specimen collection when trained, basic tests, IV care, and maintaining a safe, clean environment; weekend/night shifts and a requirement for BLS and hospital-based

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire.
• 1 year post high-school education in nursing/biology/physiology or related field, or current enrollment, or at least 6 months experience in ED or pre-hospital care.

Responsibilities

• Observe and report patient condition changes to a nurse immediately.
• Assist RN with admissions, transfers, discharges and general patient care duties.
• Record vital signs and assist with hygiene and comfort; monitor intake/output.
• Assist in specimen collection and patient care activities.
• Maintain a safe, clean environment to prevent infections and ensure safety.
• Report equipment repairs promptly.
• Prepare patients for examinations and procedures per protocol.
• Communicate nutrition issues to RN and assist with dietary questions.
• Support department operations with administrative tasks.
• Answer call bells and relay messages as needed.
• Perform tests like glucose, urine, and stool; maintain quality control logs.
• Discontinue IVs as instructed; assist with drainage devices.
• Perform EKG testing when requested and transport specimens to Lab as needed.
• Collect blood samples per physician order when phlebotomy credentialed.

Skills

Communication skills

Adaptability

EKG testing

Phlebotomy

Education

High School Diploma

BLS certification

Job description

This position performs nonprofessional direct and indirect patient care activities under the supervision of a registered professional nurse and/or licensed medical provider. This position assists medical and nursing staff with a variety of procedures in an Emergency setting.

Minimum Qualifications

Education, Certification, and/or Licensure:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.

Must meet one of the following:

• 1 year post high-school education completed in applicable course of study (nursing, biology, physical therapy, sports medicine, or related field) OR
• Current enrollment in a relevant college program (such as nursing, biology, physical therapy, sports medicine, or a closely related field) OR
• A minimum of six months of experience working in an Emergency Department or pre-hospital care setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Currently certified as a West Virginia Emergency Medical Technician/Paramedic or applicable state licensure where services will be performed.
• Certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
• Certification in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

• Observes and reports all patient concerns/changes in condition to a registered nurse immediately.
• Assists the Registered Nurse with admission, transfer, discharge and general patient care duties.
• Records the vital signs, assists in personal hygiene and other patient comfort measures. Records oral intake and outputs (temperature, blood pressure and other monitoring).
• Assists in specimen collection and other activities of assigned patients.
• Assists in indirect patient care by maintaining a clean and safe environment to help prevent and/or control infections and to provide for safety of patients, visitors and employees.
• Reports all necessary equipment repairs to appropriate personnel according to departmental procedure in a timely manner.
• Prepares patients for examinations and diagnostic procedures according to departmental procedure.
• Communicates with RN regarding any nutrition issues, such as poor appetite or verbalized lack of understanding of diet changes.
• Assists department with administrative tasks to support the department operations.
• Answers patient call bell and relays message to appropriate personnel.
• Performs assigned tests such as glucose monitoring, urine and stool testing and maintains quality control testing & logs, according to department policy.
• Performs routine discontinuation of IV catheters.
• Assists in care of drainage devices such as penrose drains, chest tubes and similar catheters while maintaining accurate output.
• Ability to perform EKG testing upon request.
• Transport of specimens to the Lab as needed.
• Collects blood samples as per physician order, when phlebotomy credentialed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Heavy/Hard Work: Work requires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, and walking.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Working closely with others.
• Working protracted or irregular hours.
• Working around biohazards.
• Working around infectious diseases.
• Working with or near the deceased.
• Working with hands in water.
• Working with electrical hazards associated with patient care equipment.
• Working in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to effectively communicate with staff and patients.
• Ability to adapt to changing environments.

Additional Job Description

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36

Shift: Night (United States of America)

Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company: WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals

Cost Center: 4051 WVUH CH Pediatrics Emergency Services

Address:

1 Medical Center Drive

Morgantown

West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.