ED Technician I - FT - Observation

Summa Health

Cleveland (OH)

On-site

USD 25,000 - 30,000

Part time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement savings plan

Shift differentials

Job summary

Summa Health System is seeking an Ed Technician - Observation at the Akron Campus. This part-time role operates 7:00 pm–7:30 am, every other weekend/holiday, and supports patient care by performing limited tests and assisting physicians and nurses with procedures.

The ideal candidate will have an approved Medical Assistant program or Ohio EMT certification, plus at least one year of patient care experience, with BLS-C certification and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

Graduate of approved Medical Assistant program or certification by the State of Ohio as an EMT or equivalent.
One year of patient care experience.

Responsibilities

Collects and performs limited tests of specimens per physician order.
Assists physician and nurse with designated procedures and maintains patient records.

Skills

BLS-C certification

Communication

Specimen collection

EKG testing

Patient instruction

Teamwork

Professional discretion

Education

Medical Assistant program graduate

Ohio EMT certification

Job description

Ed Technician - Observation

Part-Time, 24 hrs/week, 7p-7:30a, every other weekend/holiday

Summa Health System - Akron Campus

Summa Health System is recognized as one of the region’s top employers by a number of third party organizations, including NorthCoast 99. Exceptional candidates gravitate to Summa because of its culture, passion for delivering excellent service to our patients and families commitment to our philosophy of servant leadership, collegial working relationships at every level of the organization and competitive pay and benefits.

$5/hr shift differential for nights and $1/hr shift differential for weekends

Summa Health offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program to include medical, dental, vision, life, paid time off as well as many other benefits.

Summary

Collects and performs limited tests of specimens per physician order according to established procedures. Assists physician and nurse with designated procedures. Performs related secretarial/clerical duties to include preparing, compiling, and maintaining patient records.

Minimum Qualifications

Formal Education Required:

Graduate of approved Medical Assistant program or certification by the State of Ohio as an Emergency Medical Technician or equivalent combination of education and experience that has provided skills in patient care to include taking vital signs and phlebotomy.

Experience & Training Required

One (1) year of patient care experience.

Other Skills, Competencies And Qualifications

Ability to attain BLS-C certification during initial training period and maintain certification thereafter.

Ability to communicate with physicians, patients, and other hospital staff.

Ability to collect samples (e.g. blood, throat cultures, point of care testing) and to perform limited testing of such specimens.

Ability to conduct EKG’s.

Ability to instruct patients in crutch walking and provide other routine patient instructions.

Ability to take initiative to contribute beyond the scope of formal duties (e.g. suggesting innovative ideas and providing feedback on a team’s direction).

Ability to be self-directive in executing responsibilities within a team structure.

Maintains confidentiality of patient information.

Assumes accountability for demonstrated behaviors consistent with the customer service policy.

Population Specific Competency: Ability to effectively interact with populations of patients/customers with an understanding of their needs for self-respect and dignity.

Level Of Physical Demands

Heavy: Exerts 50-100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or ten to 20 pounds of force continuously to move objects.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

$18.31/hr - $21.97/hr

The salary range on this job posting/advertising is base salary exclusive of any bonuses or differentials. Many factors, such as years of relevant experience and geographical location are considered when determining the starting rate of pay. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members when determining offers. Please keep in mind that the range that is listed is the full base salary range. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical.