ER Tech

Samaritan Health Services; Albany (OR); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Samaritan Health Services seeks an Emergency Department Assistant to support patient admissions, outpatients and inpatients, and provide clerical support in the ED. The role involves assisting with patient care under supervision from the ED Manager and Medical Director, delivering compassionate service across the lifespan.

The candidate should have a high school diploma (preferred) with six months related experience or current Oregon EMT/AEMT/EMT-I, BLS on hire, and basic computer skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Six months related experience or current Oregon EMT, AEMT or EMT-I.
• Healthcare Provider BLS required upon hire.
• Experience or training in computer applications required.
• Previous ED experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient admissions, outpatients, and inpatients for the Emergency Department and other clinical areas as needed.
• Provide clerical support related to patient care and assist with patient care across the lifespan (newborn to geriatric).
• Coordinate with the Emergency Department Manager and Medical Director as directed.

Skills

Time management

Social perceptiveness

Communication

Adaptability/flexibility

Education

High school diploma preferred

Six months related experience or EMT/EMT-I in Oregon

Healthcare Provider BLS on hire

Job description

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE

• Assists with patient admissions, outpatients, and inpatients for the Emergency Department, and other clinical areas of the hospital as needed. Responsible for the clerical duties associated with patient care and assists with patient care (newborn to geriatric) as directed by the Emergency Department Manager, Medical Director, and specific unit delegates.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

• The Emergency Department provides care for patients with a wide variety of needs from non-critical to emergent medical conditions including emergent and urgent mental health care. All patients are welcome whether walking in or arriving by emergency transport. All Emergency Department staff are certified to care for critical cardiac and trauma patients including children.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One (1) of the following required:
• Six (6) months related experience.
• Current unencumbered Oregon EMT, AEMT or EMT-I.
• Healthcare Provider BLS required upon hire.
• Experience or training in computer applications required.
• Previous ED experience preferred.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Time Management: Ability to organize, plan and prioritize work to complete within required time frames and to follow-up on pending issues. Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive in dynamic fast-paced environments and under pressure.
• Social Perceptiveness: Ability to work with a diverse population from pediatrics to geriatrics. Basic understanding of age-related differences in caring for and/or communicating with patients and caregivers. Possess personal sensitivity to the needs and experiences of others and a non-judgmental attitude towards persons of differing standards, values, lifestyles, and ages.
• Communication: Effective written and oral communication skills to explain complex issues, exchange information between team members, and tactfully discuss issues.
• Adaptability/Flexibility: Ability to respond quickly and appropriately to situations that may arise with high risk or diverse patient populations. Ability to adjust actions in relation to others to offer best possible care to patients.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Rarely (1 - 10% of the time)
• (11 - 33% of the time)

• CLIMB - LADDER
• LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 20 - 40 Lbs
• SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec)
• KNEEL (on knees)
• WALK - INCLINE
• CLIMB - STAIRS
• WALK - LEVEL SURFACE
• LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 20 - 40 Lbs
• SQUAT Repetitive
• ROTATE TRUNK Standing
• PULL (0-20 pounds force)
• PULL (20-40 pounds force)
• PULL (40 - 60 pounds force)
• SIT
• ROTATE TRUNK Sitting
• REACH - Upward
• MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists
• FINGER DEXTERITY
• PINCH Fingers
• STAND
• LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0 - 20 Lbs
• LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs
• LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs
• LIFT (Overhead: 54" and above) 0 - 20 Lbs
• CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
• CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
• BEND FORWARD at waist
• REACH - Forward
• GRASP Hand/Fist
• PUSH (0-20 pounds force)
• PUSH (20-40 pounds force)
• PUSH (40-60 pounds force)
• PUSH (60 or more pounds force)

Summary

Occasionally

Frequently (34 - 66% of the time)

Continually (67 - 100% of the time)