ED Tech Advanced — Freestanding ER (Southside)

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Colonial Heights (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

403(b) with employer contributions

Insurance - medical, dental, vision

Paid time off and disability

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Bon Secours Mercy Health in Virginia seeks an ED Tech for the Southside Freestanding Emergency Department to support nursing staff with direct patient care under an RN or designated healthcare professional. The role focuses on patient comfort, vital signs, basic wound care and coordination with the care team.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, experience as an ED Tech or Advanced EMT, and preferably AEMT/BLS certifications.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provides basic patient care and tasks including vital signs, personal care, mobility, lab draws, ECGs, wound care.
• Performs ED Tech Advanced duties: IV insertion/removal, Foley placement, transport on monitor.
• Completes patient rounding and safety companion services as needed.
• Acts as liaison between patient and nurse and documents care accurately.
• Participates in handoffs and quality improvement activities.

Skills

Computer Literacy

Vital signs monitoring

CPR

Phlebotomy

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Critical thinking

Conflict resolution

Education

High School Diploma or GED

AEMT certification (preferred)

Tools

EKG machine

IV insertion

Job description

Bon Secours Mercy Health in Virginia seeks an ED Tech for the Southside Freestanding Emergency Department to support nursing staff with direct patient care under an RN or designated healthcare professional. The role focuses on patient comfort, vital signs, basic wound care and coordination with the care team.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, experience as an ED Tech or Advanced EMT, and preferably AEMT/BLS certifications.