Emergency Department Tech

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

WVU Medicine is seeking a compassionate healthcare support professional for Emergency Services. The role involves assisting nurses with admissions, discharges, and patient care, monitoring vital signs, and maintaining a safe, clean environment in a fast-paced setting.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, BLS certification within 30 days, and either related education or ED experience. The position is 0.6 FTE with 3p-3a shifts at WVUH Nursing Emergency Services in Morgantown, WV.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire.
• 1 year post-high-school education in nursing, biology, physical therapy, sports medicine or related field, OR current enrollment in a relevant program, OR 6 months ED/pre-hospital care experience.

Responsibilities

• Observe and report patient concerns/changes to a registered nurse.
• Assist RN with admission, transfer, discharge and general patient care duties.
• Record vital signs; assist with personal hygiene and patient comfort; monitor intake/output.
• Assist in specimen collection and activities for assigned patients.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment to help prevent infections and ensure safety.
• Report equipment repairs promptly per procedures.
• Prepare patients for examinations and diagnostic procedures.
• Communicate nutrition issues to RN and explain diet changes.
• Assist in department administrative tasks to support operations.
• Answer patient call bell and relay messages to the appropriate staff.
• Perform tests such as glucose monitoring and urine/stool testing; maintain QC logs.
• Discontinue IV catheters as directed.
• Care for drainage devices while monitoring output.
• Perform EKG testing upon request.
• Transport specimens to Lab as needed.
• Collect blood samples when phlebotomy credentialed.

Skills

Communication

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma

Basic Life Support certification

Job description

Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! Below, you’ll find other important information about this position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

• 1. High School Diploma or equivalent.


• 2. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.

EXPERIENCE: Must meet one of the following: 1 year post high-school education completed in applicable course of study (nursing, biology, physical therapy, sports medicine, or related field) OR Current enrollment in a relevant college program (such as nursing, biology, physical therapy, sports medicine, or a closely related field) OR A minimum of six months of experience working in an Emergency Department or pre-hospital care setting.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

• 1. Currently certified as a West Virginia Emergency Medical Technician/Paramedic or applicable state licensure where services will be performed.


• 2. Certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).


• 3. Certification in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 1. Observes and reports all patient concerns/changes in condition to a registered nurse immediately.


• 2. Assists the Registered Nurse with admission, transfer, discharge and general patient care duties.


• 3. Records the vital signs, assists in personal hygiene and other patient comfort measures. Records oral intake and outputs (temperature, blood pressure and other monitoring).


• 4. Assists in specimen collection and other activities of assigned patients.


• 5. 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.


• 6. Reports all necessary equipment repairs to appropriate personnel according to departmental procedure in a timely manner.


• 7. Prepares patients for examinations and diagnostic procedures according to departmental procedure.


• 8. Communicates with RN regarding any nutrition issues, such as poor appetite or verbalized lack of understanding of diet changes.


• 9. Assists department with administrative tasks to support the department operations.


• 10. Answers patient call bell and relays message to appropriate personnel.


• 11. Performs assigned tests such as glucose monitoring, urine and stool testing and maintains quality control testing & logs, according to department policy.


• 12. Performs routine discontinuation of IV catheters.


• 13. Assists in care of drainage devices such as penrose drains, chest tubes and similar catheters while maintaining accurate output.


• 14. Ability to perform EKG testing upon request.


• 15. Transport of specimens to the Lab as needed.


• 16. Collects blood samples as per physician order, when phlebotomy credentialed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

• 1. Working closely with others.


• 2. Working protracted or irregular hours.


• 3. Working around biohazards.


• 4. Working around infectious diseases.


• 5. Working with or near the deceased.


• 6. Working with hands in water.


• 7. Working with electrical hazards associated with patient care equipment.


• 8. Working in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• 1. Ability to effectively communicate with staff and patients.


• 2. Ability to adapt to changing environments.

Additional Job Description:

0.6 FTE 2-12 hour shifts 3p-3a Scheduled Weekly Hours: 24 Shift: Evening (United States of America) Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Non-Exempt) Company: WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals Cost Center: 51 WVUH Nursing Emergency Services Address: 1 Medical Center Drive Morgantown 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.

The West Virginia University Health System is a West Virginia-based academic health system that provides the full continuum of healthcare services at 30 hospitals in West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Maryland. With more than 47,000 employees, of which 7,200 are providers, and $10 billion in total operating revenues, the WVU Health System is anchored by an 890-bed academic medical center and the 150-bed WVU Medicine Golisano Children’s Hospital in Morgantown, West Virginia. Together, the Health System’s hospitals, clinics, and specialty programs provide a comprehensive continuum of care, ranging from community-based primary and specialty services to highly complex, quaternary care and post-acute care.