Emergency Room Technician- PRN

Mercy Health Corporation; Crystal Lake (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Paid time off

On-demand pay

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Mercyhealth seeks an ED Technician Advanced to care for patients in the Emergency Department under nursing supervision. The role emphasizes mentoring new ED Techs, competency in monitoring, catheter care, and IV management, and collaboration with EMS and department staff.

Ideal candidates will have CNA or MA program credentials and at least 12 months in ED tech or EMT roles, with CPR/BLS certification within 90 days.

Qualifications

• Completion of a CNA program or graduate of an ABHES/CAAHEP-accredited Medical Assistant program or equivalent licensed/credentialed program.
• 12 months experience as an ED Technician or in another emergency department, or as a prehospital EMT.
• Certification/licensure options include CNA, MA (AAMA/AMT/NCMA/AAH) or EMT-B/EMT-A with CPR/BLS within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Train/precept new ED Technicians and EMT/Paramedic students in collaboration with the unit educator.
• Attach patient to end-tidal CO2 monitoring when applicable.
• Manage and report collection devices (fecal management systems, indwelling catheters, nasogastric tubes).
• Perform manual blood pressure measurements and report abnormal values to RN.
• Discontinue invasive devices under RN direction (Foley catheters, nasogastric tubes, peripheral IVs).
• Serve as a mentor and resource to ED Technicians; support new hires for at least three shifts and supervise orientation.
• Educate new ED Technicians on procedures, safety, health issues, and department policies; coach for improvement.
• Identify process improvements and communicate concerns to management.
• Process patient charges and orders, assist in acquiring supplies for EMS, restock EMS room, and check equipment expirations.
• Participate in department/performance improvement activities; model Critical Moments of Service standards.

Skills

Mentoring

Patient care

Clinical documentation

Precepting

Education

CNA program

ABHES/CAAHEP Medical Assistant program or accredited MA program

Tools

End-tidal CO2 monitor

Indwelling catheter care

Job description

Overview: Cares for patients in the Emergency Department under direction of nursing staff.

Schedule:

PRN

Shift:

PRN

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The ED Technician Advanced role is required to meet unit competency and orientation requirements as defined for the ED Technician role, additionally demonstrating competency in:

• Training/precepting new ED Technicians and/or EMT/Paramedic students in collaboration with the unit educator
• Attaching patient to end-tidal CO2 monitoring (when applicable)
• Managing and reporting collection devices:
• Colostomy, ileostomy or other fecal management systems: care and output measures
• Indwelling catheters: care and output measures
• Nasogastric tubes to suction
• Competent in completing manual process for blood pressure and required reporting of abnormal values to supervising RN
• Discontinue invasive devices under the direction of the supervising RN:
• Indwelling (Foley) catheters
• Nasogastric tubes
• Peripherally inserted intravenous catheters

• Serves as a mentor to new hires and as a resource to all ED Technicians.
• Supports newly hired ED Technicians for a minimum of three shifts, increasing the new hires workload as his/her progress and experience allows.
• Oversees ED Technician orientation under the direction of the department educator, completing an orientation and competency check on new hire ED Technicians upon the completion of the orientation period.
• Educates all newly hired ED Technicians regarding departmental procedures, safety and health issues, and other information. Coaches for improvement and educates staff for results.
• Brings concerns and/or new ideas forward to the unit manager to improve care on the unit, reporting staff behavioral concerns to management immediately.
• Completes documentation as appropriate for any care provided (food consumption, bowel movements, movement, and other documentation as assigned)
• Serves as liaison to nursing management and the new ED Technicians.
• Assist nursing and support service leadership in identifying process improvement opportunities as directed by leadership.
• Processes patient charges and orders supplies as needed. Processes order requests in an accurate and timely manner.
• Assists in acquisition of supplies for EMS
• Restocks EMS supply room
• Checks for outdated equipment and supplies
• Participates in department or unit performance improvement activities.
• Serves as a role model in Critical Moments of Service standards.
• Special projects and other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Completion of a CNA program

or

Graduate of a medical assistant program accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) or the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), or graduate of a medical assistant program in a postsecondary school or college that has institutional accreditation by a regional accrediting commission or by a national accrediting organization approved by the U.S. Department of Education

12 months experience as an ED Technician for Mercyhealth or in another emergency department or 12 months experience as a pre hospital EMT

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

Certified as a Nursing Assistant in applicable state or

Certified as a Medical Assistant through the AAMA (American Association of Medical Assistants) or RMA certification through the AMT (American Medical Technologists) or CCMA (Certified Clinical Medical Assistant) through NHA (National Healthcareer Association) or RMA through AAH (American Allied Health) or NCMA Certification through the NCCT that have also completed the education requirements.

or

Licensed as an EMT-B or EMT-A in applicable state

Approved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days

SUPERVISES

Responsibilities include interviewing, and training CNAs; planning, assigning, and directing work

PAY RANGE:

$18.65 - $27.04

Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and benefits, including retirement, time off, on-demand pay, access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and more. Click here for more details.

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