Emergency Department Tech

WVU Medicine Thomas Hospitals; South Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

THOM Thomas Hospitals is seeking a patient care worker to assist in the Emergency Department under RN supervision. You will support admissions, transfers, discharges, patient comfort, and routine tests while maintaining infection control and safety standards.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and BLS within 30 days, plus potential WV EMT/Paramedic licensure and ACLS/PALS. Two years of related education or ED experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire.
• Two years of college in relevant field or two years ED/pre-hospital experience.
• Preferred WV EMT/Paramedic licensure or equivalent state licensure.
• ACLS and PALS certifications are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Observe and report patient concerns to a registered nurse immediately.
• Assist RN with admission, transfer, discharge and general care.
• Record vitals and monitor intake/output, assist hygiene and comfort.
• Assist in specimen collection and maintain infection control practices.
• Maintain clean, safe environment; report equipment issues promptly.
• Prepare patients for exams and communicate nutrition concerns to RN.
• Assist with administrative tasks and respond to call bells.
• Perform tests such as glucose monitoring and urine/stool testing as required.
• Discontinue IVs as assigned and assist with drainage devices.
• Possibly perform EKG testing and transport specimens to Lab.
• Draw blood samples when phlebotomy credentialed.

Skills

Communication

Adapt to change

Education

High School Diploma

Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days

West Virginia EMT/Paramedic or applicable state licensure

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Two years of college in nursing/biology/related field OR ED/pre-hospital experience

Job description

Company

THOM Thomas Hospitals

Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us!

Below, you’ll find other important information about this position.

This position performs nonprofessional direct and indirect patient care activities under the supervision of a registered professional nurse and/or licensed medical provider. This position assists medical and nursing staff with a variety of procedures in an Emergency setting.

Minimum Qualifications

Education, Certification, and/or Licensure

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.

Preferred Qualifications

Education, Certification, and/or Licensure

• Currently certified as a West Virginia Emergency Medical Technician/Paramedic or applicable state licensure where services will be performed.
• Certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
• Certification in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).

Experience

• Two years of college in an applicable course of study (nursing, biology, physical therapy, sports medicine, or related field) OR Two years’ experience in an Emergency Department or pre-hospital setting.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

• Observes and reports all patient concerns/changes in condition to a registered nurse immediately.
• Assists the Registered Nurse with admission, transfer, discharge and general patient care duties.
• Records the vital signs, assists in personal hygiene and other patient comfort measures. Records oral intake and outputs (temperature, blood pressure and other monitoring).
• Assists in specimen collection and other activities of assigned patients.
• Assists in indirect patient care by maintaining a clean and safe environment to help prevent and/or control infections and to provide for safety of patients, visitors and employees.
• Reports all necessary equipment repairs to appropriate personnel according to departmental procedure in a timely manner.
• Prepares patients for examinations and diagnostic procedures according to departmental procedure.
• Communicates with RN regarding any nutrition issues, such as poor appetite or verbalized lack of understanding of diet changes.
• Assists department with administrative tasks to support the department operations.
• Answers patient call bell and relays message to appropriate personnel.
• Performs assigned tests such as glucose monitoring, urine and stool testing and maintains quality control testing & logs, according to department policy.
• Performs routine discontinuation of IV catheters as assigned.
• Assists in care of drainage devices such as penrose drains, chest tubes and similar catheters while maintaining accurate output.
• Ability to perform EKG testing upon request.
• Transport of specimens to the Lab as needed.
• Collects blood samples as per physician order, when phlebotomy credentialed.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Heavy/Hard Work: Work requires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, and walking.

Working Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Working closely with others.
• Working protracted or irregular hours.
• Working around biohazards.
• Working around infectious diseases.
• Working with or near the deceased.
• Working with hands in water.
• Working with electrical hazards associated with patient care equipment.
• Working in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to effectively communicate with staff and patients.
• Ability to adapt to changing environments.

Additional Job Description

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Exempt/Non-Exempt

Shift

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company

THOM Thomas Hospitals

Cost Center

51 THOM Nursing Emergency Services

Address

4605 Maccorkle Ave SW
South Charleston
West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.