ED Tech, MHTC - PRN Variable

Mercy Health System Corporation; Janesville (WI); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement benefits

Time off

On-demand pay

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Mercyhealth seeks qualified healthcare staff to provide patient care, respond to call lights promptly, document care, and maintain a clean environment. The role supports fast-paced ED and inpatient units with stocking, supply management, and paperwork accuracy.

Responsibilities include processing orders, relaying information, assisting with patient transport, and adhering to policies to ensure high-quality care. Advance certification within 90 days is required where applicable.

Qualifications

• Completion of a CNA program or graduation from an ABHES/CAAHEP-accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Graduate of an ABHES/CAAHEP-accredited MA program or postsecondary college program with regional or national accreditation.
• Graduate of an Emergency Medical Technician program or Paramedic program.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care as assigned and per routine, according to standards of care, shift routines, and policies and procedures.
• Answers call lights in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Documents care provided according to standards.
• Maintains a clean work and patient environment.
• Maintains supplies, stocking new supplies and disposing of expired or damaged supplies.
• Processes orders in an accurate and timely manner.
• Answers the telephone and call lights appropriately and provides information or relays messages to patients and staff.
• Transports non-monitored patients to the inpatient units.

Education

CNA program completion

ABHES/CAAHEP-accredited Medical Assistant program

EMT or Paramedic program

Job description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides patient care as assigned and per routine, according to standards of care, shift routines, and policies and procedures.
• Answers call lights in a timely and appropriate manner
• Documents care provided according to standards
• Maintains a clean work and patient environment
• Maintains supplies, stocking new supplies and disposing of expired or damaged supplies.
• Processes orders in an accurate and timely manner.
• Answers the telephone and call lights appropriately and provides information or relays messages to patients and staff.
• Directs visitors to patients rooms.
• Maintains medical records of current patients.
• Processes patient charges and orders supplies as needed.
• Participates in department or unit performance improvement activities.
• Performs 12 Lead EKGs as directed
• Starts IV as directed
• Performs venipunctures as directed
• Assists ED MDs with intubation by gathering needed equipment
• Performs CPR and places the Lucas on patients during resuscitations
• Performs splint applications
• Assist with chest tube insertions by gathering needed supplies equipment
• Performs BGMs as directed
• Transports non-monitored patients to the inpatient units

Culture of Excellence Behavior Expectations

Quality

Follows policies and procedures; adapts to and manages changes in the environment; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness giving attention to details; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Manages time and prioritizes effectively to achieve organizational goals.

Service

Responds promptly to requests for service and assistance; Follows the Mercyhealth Critical Moments of service; Meets commitments; Abides by MH confidentiality and security agreement; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; and effectively communicates information to partners; Thinks system wide regarding processes and functions.

Partnering

Shows commitment to the Mission of Mercyhealth and Culture of Excellence through all words and actions; Exhibits objectivity and openness to other's views; Demonstrates a high level of participation and engagement in day-to-day work; Gives and welcomes feedback; Generates suggestions for improving work: Embraces teamwork, supports and encourages positive change while giving value to individuals.

Cost

Conserves organization resources; Understands fiscal responsibility; Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue.

Education and Experience

Completion of a CNA program or Graduate of a medical assistant program accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) or the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), or graduate of a medical assistant program in a postsecondary school or college that has institutional accreditation by a regional accrediting commission or by a national accrediting organization approved by the U.S. Department of Education or Graduate of an Emergency Medical Technician program or Graduate of a Paramedic program.

Certification and Licensure

Certified as a Nursing Assistant in applicable state, or Certified as a Medical Assistant through the AAMA (American Association of Medical Assistants) or RMA certification through the AMT (American Medical Technologists) or CCMA (Certified Clinical Medical Assistant) through NHA (National Healthcareer Association) or RMA through AAH (American Allied Health) or NCMA Certification through the NCCT that have also completed the education requirements. or Licensed as an EMT-B or EMT-A in applicable state, or Licensed as a Paramedic in applicable state. Approved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days

Skills and Abilities

Special Physical Demands

The Special Physical Demands are considered Essential Job Functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk and use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and smell. The employee must regularly lift and or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color, vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

Level of Supervision

Supervises

PAY RANGE: $17.57 - $25.48

Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and benefits, including

• retirement
• time off
• on-demand pay
• access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

and more.

At Mercyhealth, we don’t simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better.

As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.

Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including: #1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50 One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women For over 135 years, Mercyhealth has provided high-quality health care to residents throughout northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.

We have a passion for providing comprehensive health care close to home for area residents through our six hospitals and 85 primary and specialty care locations.

As an integrated health system, you can come to us for routine health care, like annual physicals, immunizations and preventive health screenings, as well as highly specialized care, such as neonatal intensive care, heart surgery, stroke care, neurosurgery, cancer treatment and much more.

The range of Mercyhealth's specialties and the skills of our doctors, nurses and clinical staff are truly extraordinary.