ED Tech FT Day Emergency Department Methodist

IU Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

IU Health in Indianapolis seeks a full-time Day shift nurse aide to support Emergency Department care. The role involves performing routine patient care, monitoring vital signs, transporting patients, stocking areas, and assisting with equipment operation under nurse direction.

Requirements include a high school diploma, Basic Life Support certification, and familiarity with infection control and EMTALA. EMT or PCA certification is preferred; some hospital experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or GED.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through AHA.
• EMT or PCA certification preferred.
• Knowledge of routine patient care procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist in ED nursing care under supervision.
• Transport stable monitored and non-monitored patients.
• Take and record vital signs.
• Stock and clean patient care and supply areas.
• Assist in operation of medical equipment.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient care procedures

Infection control

EMT or PCA certification (preferred)

Hospital experience (preferred)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Standard medical equipment knowledge

Job description

Overview

This is a FT Day position

Performs both special and routine patient care procedures and assists in the nursing care of the critically ill and stable patients in the Emergency Department. Works under the direction of the clinical nurse. Transports stable monitored and non-monitored patients. Takes and records patient's vital signs. Stocks and cleans patient care and supply areas. Assists in the operation of various equipment.

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Requires Basic Life Support certification through the AHA. Other advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.
• EMT or PCA certification is preferred.
• Requires knowledge of routine patient care procedures.
• Requires familiarity with standard medical equipment and supplies.
• Requires basic understanding of infection control.
• Requires Knowledge of EMTALA
• Some experience in patient care within a hospital setting is preferred.