ED Technician: Patient Care & Frontline Support

Nebraska Methodist Health System; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Nebraska Methodist Health System in Council Bluffs is seeking a patient care assistant to support the delivery of high-quality care at Methodist Jennie Edmundson. You will interact with patients, families and staff, help with routine tasks, and monitor basic patient needs.

Work schedule is 36 hours per week, afternoons/evenings, including every third weekend and rotating holidays. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and CNA/EMT training; BLS certification is preferred or obtained within

Qualifications

• High School graduate or the equivalent knowledge in medical terminology and office functions.
• Graduation from a nursing assistant, medical assistant, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program or completion of 2 years of a BSN preferred.
• Patient care experience such as vital signs, performing Electrocardiogram (EKG)s, and assisting with activities and hygiene related patient care.
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) strongly preferred at time of hire, required within 3 months of hire.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or EMT certification preferred.
• Skilled in promoting positive relations when interacting with patients or other customers.

Responsibilities

• Promotes positive relations with patients, visitors, families, physicians and staff.
• Assists with basic patient care and vital signs monitoring.
• Performs phlebotomy if trained as a phlebotomy technician.
• Assists nurse in admission and discharge by transporting patient to and from unit.
• Obtains supplies and materials when required, to include daytime stocking linens and evening supplies.

Education

High School graduate or equivalent knowledge in medical terminology and office functions

Graduation from a nursing assistant, medical assistant, EMT program or 2 years of BSN preferred

Job description

Nebraska Methodist Health System in Council Bluffs is seeking a patient care assistant to support the delivery of high-quality care at Methodist Jennie Edmundson. You will interact with patients, families and staff, help with routine tasks, and monitor basic patient needs.

Work schedule is 36 hours per week, afternoons/evenings, including every third weekend and rotating holidays. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and CNA/EMT training; BLS certification is preferred or obtained within