ER Tech

Samaritan Health Services; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Samaritan Health Services is seeking an ED support role to assist with patient admissions, outpatients, and inpatients, and to handle clerical duties across the Emergency Department and related clinical areas.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma (or equivalent) and relevant experience, with BLS certification on hire and comfort using clinical computer systems in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assists with patient admissions, outpatients, and inpatients for the Emergency Department and other clinical areas as needed.

Skills

Time management

Social perceptiveness

Communication

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Six months related experience or EMT certification

Job description

• • 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.
    

  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)

  Summary

  Occasionally

  • 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)

  Frequently

  (34 - 66% of the time)

  Continually

  (67 - 100% 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)
  REACH - Forward
  REACH - Upward
  MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists
  FINGER DEXTERITY
  PINCH Fingers
  GRASP Hand/Fist
  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
  PUSH (0-20 pounds force)
  PUSH (20-40 pounds force)
  PUSH (40-60 pounds force)
  PUSH (60 or more pounds force)