Emergency Department Technician (ED Tech) - Fairfield Hospital

easyservice; Fairfield (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Mercy Health's Fairfield Hospital is seeking an ED Tech to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. The role involves assisting with routine tasks, monitoring patients, and ensuring safety and comfort in a fast-paced emergency department.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, basic life support certification, and experience in patient care settings. We offer competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Current BLS/CPR certification preferred or obtained after hire.
• EMR/EMT/Medical Assistant certifications preferred.
• Experience as Patient Care Tech or nursing support is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic patient care and comfort under RN guidance.
• Take and document vital signs, assist with hygiene and mobility.
• Assist with lab draws, ECGs, wound care and catheterization as trained.
• Support handoffs and communicate changes to the nurse in charge.
• Deliver high levels of customer service to patients and families.

Skills

Computer Literacy

Patient care

CPR

Phlebotomy

Perform EKG

Wound care

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED (required)

Job description

Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health!

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36

Work Shift: Nights (United States of America)

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

ED Tech - Fairfield Hospital

Job Summary

The ED Tech provides direct patient care under the guidance of a RN or designated healthcare professional in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations, and within policies, procedures, and guidelines of Bon Secours Mercy Health.

Essential Functions

• Provides basic patient care and tasks to include, but not limited to, care and comfort, vital sign measurement, personal care and hygiene, assists with mobility, performs lab draws, ECG's, basic wound care, and other unit-based specialty duties under the direction of an RN.
• Completes patient rounding as assigned.
• Provides 1:1 patient safety companion service as needed.
• Acts as liaison between patient and nurse to report changes and concerns.
• Provides high level customer service to all patients, patient's families, community providers, visitors, and employees.
• Provides accurate, precise, timely documentation as applicable to patient care.
• Participates in handoff report of pertinent information regarding patient and departmental needs upon arrival and when leaving.
• Performs delegated tasks once competency has been validated.
• Collects data, within scope.
• Completes patient screenings as applicable.
• Promotes quality and safety by seeking to continually improve the processes and systems to enhance patient care delivery.
• Demonstrates the ability to work independently, problem solve, and be able to resolve conflict while working under considerable stress.
• Maintains knowledge of policies and procedures.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED (required)

Required Licensing & Certifications

• BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care)
• Current certification for Emergency Medical Responder (EMR), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), or Medical Assisting (preferred)

Experience

• Previous experience working as a Patient Care Tech, within a nursing support role or previous healthcare experience or second year nursing student from a Registered Nurse (RN) program (preferred)

Skills & Abilities

• Computer Literacy
• Monitor patient conditions during treatment
• Inform medical professional regarding patient conditions and care
• Record patients' medical history
• Sterile Field step
• CPR
• Straight Urine Catheterization
• Ear Irrigation
• Patient positioning
• Patient transport
• Customer service
• Patient care
• Phlebotomy
• Perform EKG
• Splinting
• Wound care
• Obtaining vital signs, including manual blood pressure
• Attention to detail
• Problem solving
• Working independently
• Working under pressure
• Critical thinking
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Conflict resolution
• Active listening
• Relationship building
• Empathy

Training

None

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Misson that matters. We support your well-being - personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What we offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

Department

Emergency Department - Fairfield

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, a ll applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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