Emergency Department Tech

Wheeling Hospital; Wheeling (WV); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Wheeling Hospital seeks a dedicated candidate to assist in patient care. Responsibilities include monitoring patients, reporting to nurses, and maintaining a safe environment.

This role requires a high school diploma, post-high school education, and certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire. Strong communication skills and adaptability to a fast-paced environment are essential. Join a supportive team committed to quality care.

Qualifications

• Certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire.
• Experience in an Emergency Department or pre-hospital care setting.
• Certifications in ACLS and PALS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Observe and report patient changes to registered nurse.
• Assist Registered Nurse with patient care duties.
• Record vital signs and assist with personal hygiene.

Skills

Effective communication

Adaptability to changing environments

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Post high-school education in relevant fields

Job description

Minimum Qualifications

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

Experience

• 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

• 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).

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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

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

Working Environment

• 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 Information

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36

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.