ED Tech, Full-Time

Saint Luke's; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision and Dental

Leave of Absence, PTO, Extended Sick

Flex Savings Accounts

Health Savings Accounts

Tuition and Continuing Education

Career Growth Potential

Job summary

Saint Luke’s Hospital is seeking a compassionate ED Technician to support patient care in the Emergency Department. The role involves direct and indirect patient tasks, daily living assistance, and close collaboration with RNs and LPNs.

Ideal candidates may have 1 year of ED CNA/EMT experience, CPR/BLS certification, and a focus on safety and patient satisfaction in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1 year applicable experience (ED CNA/EMT) preferred.
• BLS or equivalent CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care under RN/LPN supervision.
• Perform direct and indirect patient care tasks.
• Assist with activities of daily living and care (bathing, hygiene, feeding, mobility).
• Anticipate family needs and tailor care accordingly.
• Collaborate with health care team to enhance care delivery.
• Support patient safety and satisfaction through rounds and communication.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Nursing assistant certification or EMT certification

Job description

Job Description

Saint Luke’s Hospital is looking for a compassionate ED Technician that is passionate about patient care, helping others and providing a superior quality of care! You will have the rewarding opportunity to make an impact on our patient’s hospital stay by providing individualized care to our patients in a positive and supportive work environment. These positions offer low patient ratios determined by patient needs on the unit.

We appreciate our ED Technician's hard work and understand the important part that you play in healthcare and offer a variety of career advancement and education reimbursement options to support you in your career growth. The hours of this position are 6:45pm - 7:15am in the Emergency Department.

Responsibilities

• Providing patient care under the direction and supervision of an RN or LPN.
• Performing direct and indirect patient care tasks.
• Providing assistance with activities of daily living and care such as bathing, hygiene, elimination and toileting, nutrition, feeding, hydration, ambulation and positioning.
• Anticipating the patient’s family needs in a proactive fashion.
• Individualizing and modifying care according to the patient’s needs.
• Collaborating with other health care team members to enhance the provision of patient care.
• Supporting patient safety and satisfaction by performing regular patient rounds on the nursing unit and effectively communicating with all team members while providing excellent customer service.

The ED Technician supports patient safety and patient satisfaction by performing regular patient rounds in the emergency room, maintaining emergency department specific competency and effectively communicating with all team members. A nursing assistant certification or EMT certification is equal to 6 months of experience.

Six months experience or greater as a ED Technician or EMT preferred. Applicants with no experience must successfully complete the SLHS nursing support training program as a condition of hire to the emergency room.

Being a part of our team of Certified Nursing Assistants means that you get to be a part of a team that treats our patients and each other with respect and kindness. You will join a team that preserves the dignity of our patients and provides individualized care with a vision of being "The Best Place to Get Care. The Best Place to Give Care".

To be successful in this role, you will need to have strong communication and time management skills. We are seeking an experienced Certified Nursing Assistant who is team oriented, eager to expand their skills, and possesses a strong attention to detail.

Benefits

• Health, Vision and Dental
• Leave of Absence, PTO, Extended Sick Leave, and various Welfare plans
• Flex Savings Accounts
• Health Savings Accounts
• Various other Voluntary Benefits Available
• Retirement Options
• Career Growth Potential
• Tuition and Continuing Education Assistance

Saint Luke’s Hospital of Kansas City is one of the largest faith-based care hospitals in the region- offering many specialized programs and services. Our network of more than 600 physicians represents more than 60 medical specialties. Saint Luke’s Hospital has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the elite hospitals in the nation. It is nationally ranked in two specialties for 2019-20 and honored as high performing in two additional specialties. Saint Luke’s Hospital is a primary teaching hospital for the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine, which includes a physician residency program.

Job Requirements

Applicable Experience:

• 1 year
• Basic Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross, Cert Nurse Aide (MO) - Missouri Division of Health and Human Services, Natl Reg-Emerg Med Tech-Basic/EMT - National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians

Job Details

Full Time

Night (United States of America)