ED Tech - Austintown Medical Center

Mercy Home Health; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Health is seeking an ED Tech to join Austintown Medical Center. The role provides direct patient care under RN supervision, assisting with vital signs, basic assessments and daily comfort measures.

You will also document care, support handoffs and communicate patient needs throughout the shift. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, with BLS preferred on hire and EMR/EMT certification preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• BLS Basic Life Support preferred upon hire.
• Current certification for EMR or EMT is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic patient care, vital signs, personal care and mobility assistance under RN guidance.
• Complete 1:1 patient safety companion services as needed.
• Provide accurate, timely documentation of patient care.
• Serve as liaison between patient and nurse to report changes and concerns.
• Provide high level customer service to patients and families, visitors and staff.
• Participate in handoff reports and communicate patient needs during transitions.
• Perform delegated tasks once competency is validated.
• Assist with data collection and patient screenings as applicable.
• Promote quality and safety by improving processes and patient care delivery.

Skills

Direct patient care

Vital signs

Documentation

Patient safety

Team communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Mercy Health 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.

Mercy Health 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 - 620T11 - Austintown Medical Center

Job Summary

The ED Tech 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.
• 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.

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)

Required Licensing & Certifications

• BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care)
• Current certification for Emergency Medical Responder (EMR), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), or