Emergency Room Care Tech

Children's Mercy Hospital; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Mercy Hospital in Overland Park, KS, is seeking an Emergency Room Care Tech to support the nursing team and assist patients and families. The role involves providing care and clerical support and requires flexibility for day, evening, and night shifts.

A seasonal influenza vaccine is a condition of employment; immunization records may be requested. A CNA is required upon hire, with alternatives described for non-CNA candidates.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent and 1-2 years experience. Emergency Department experience preferred.
• CNA certification required upon hire.
• If not CNA, eligible nursing program or past licensure candidacy within 3 years or prior nurse assistant/EMT/surgical tech experience within 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Provides supportive patient care under licensed nursing staff.
• Maintains a safe environment and promotes efficiency of operations.
• Provides clerical assistance in the absence of a unit secretary.
• Attends education programs, unit meetings and committees; participates in performance improvement.

Skills

Customer service

Clinical support

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

CNA certification required

Job description

Emergency Room Care Tech

Do you envision finding a meaningful role with an inclusive and compassionate team? At Children's Mercy, we believe in making a difference in the lives of all children and shining a light of hope to the patients and families we serve. Our employees make the difference, which is why we have been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top pediatric hospital, for eleven consecutive years.

Children's Mercy is in the heart of Kansas City - a metro abounding in cultural experiences, vibrant communities and thriving businesses. This is where our patients and families live, work and play. This is a community that has embraced our hospital and we strive to say thanks by giving back. As a leader in children's health, we engage in meaningful programs and partnerships throughout the region so that we can improve the lives of children beyond the walls of our hospital.

Overview

We are in search of a ED tech at our Overland Park, KS Hospital location! The ED tech plays a vital role in our nursing department and supports our staff and patients clinically. We hire for day, evening, and night shifts.

The Emergency Nursing Services Technician performs a variety of supportive technical, clinical, and clerical tasks under the supervision of licensed nursing staff and as directed by the Charge Nurse or Nursing Department Director. The Emergency Nursing Services Technician demonstrates commitment to providing safe and effective care.

At Children's Mercy, we are committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcomed within our walls. A successful candidate for this position will join us as we strive to create a workplace that reflects the community we serve, as well as our core values of kindness, curiosity, inclusion, team and integrity.

Additionally, it's important to us that we remain transparent with all potential job candidates. Because we value the safety of the patients and families we serve, as well as the Children's Mercy staff, we want to let you know that the seasonal influenza vaccine is a condition of employment for all employees in our organization. New employees must be willing to be vaccinated if found non-immune to measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) and chicken pox (varicella) and/or without evidence of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination since 2005. If you are selected for this position, you will be asked to supply your immunization records as proof of vaccination. If you and have any concerns about receiving these vaccines, medical and/or religious exemptions can be further discussed with Human Resources.

Responsibilities

• Provides supportive patient care under the supervision of licensed nursing staff.
• Assists in the maintenance of a safe environment and promotes efficiency of operations.
• Provides clerical assistance in the absence of a unit secretary.
• Attends education programs, unit meetings and assigned committees. Participates in performance improvement activities.
• Shares responsibility for teaching and orientation of new personnel (within own skill level).

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent and 1-2 years experience A minimum of one year experience working with children, families or customer service. Emergency Department experience is preferred.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Required Upon Hire
• If not a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), one of the following criteria must be met:
• Enrolled in a professional (BSN/AD) or practical (LPN) nursing education program and have successfully completed the fundamentals in nursing course,
• Within the past three (3) years, was a professional (BSN/AD) or practical (LPN) nursing licensure candidate who failed to pass the state examination in any state.
• Worked as a nurse assistant, emergency medical technician (EMT), or surgical technician within the past three (3) years.
• Completed an UAP (unlicensed assistive personnel) program in Missouri or another State (that meets current regulatory requirements) within the past three (3) years.
• Completed a professional (BSN/AD) or practical (LPN) nursing program outside the United States and is awaiting the licensure examination in the country. Required Upon Hire

Benefits at Children's Mercy

The benefits plans at Children's Mercy are one of many reasons we are recognized as one of the best places to work in Kansas City. Our plans are designed to meet the changing needs of our employees and their families.

Learn more about Children's Mercy benefits.

Starting Pay

Our pay ranges are market competitive. The pay range for this job begins at $17.83/hr, but your offer will be determined based on your education and experience.

EEO Employer/Disabled/Vet

Children's Mercy hires individuals based on their job skills, expertise and ability to maintain professional relationships with fellow employees, patients, parents and visitors. A personal interview, formal education and training, previous work experience, references and a criminal background investigation are all factors used to select the best candidates. The hospital does not discriminate against prospective or current employees based on the race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, creed, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry or veteran status. A drug screen will be performed upon hire. Children's Mercy is smoke and tobacco free.

CM is committed to creating a workforce that supports the diverse backgrounds of our patients and families. We know that our greatest strengths come from the people who make up our team, so we hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes our hospital stronger and our patient care more compassionate.

If you share our values and our enthusiasm for service, you will find a home at CM. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring, including education, ideas, culture, and beliefs.