Emergency Department Tech — Compassionate Patient Care

Mercy Home Health; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Health is seeking an ED Tech to join Austintown Medical Center. The role provides direct patient care under RN supervision, assisting with vital signs, basic assessments and daily comfort measures.

You will also document care, support handoffs and communicate patient needs throughout the shift. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, with BLS preferred on hire and EMR/EMT certification preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• BLS Basic Life Support preferred upon hire.
• Current certification for EMR or EMT is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic patient care, vital signs, personal care and mobility assistance under RN guidance.
• Complete 1:1 patient safety companion services as needed.
• Provide accurate, timely documentation of patient care.
• Serve as liaison between patient and nurse to report changes and concerns.
• Provide high level customer service to patients and families, visitors and staff.
• Participate in handoff reports and communicate patient needs during transitions.
• Perform delegated tasks once competency is validated.
• Assist with data collection and patient screenings as applicable.
• Promote quality and safety by improving processes and patient care delivery.

Skills

Direct patient care

Vital signs

Documentation

Patient safety

Team communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Mercy Health is seeking an ED Tech to join Austintown Medical Center. The role provides direct patient care under RN supervision, assisting with vital signs, basic assessments and daily comfort measures.

You will also document care, support handoffs and communicate patient needs throughout the shift. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, with BLS preferred on hire and EMR/EMT certification preferred.