ER Tech

Samaritan Health Services; Newport (OR); On-site; USD 49,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital in Newport, Oregon is seeking a Night Shift Emergency Department support role to assist with patient admissions, outpatients, and inpatients, and to help with clerical duties across the ED and other units.

The position supports care from newborns to geriatrics in a busy ED, with a .9 FTE (72 hours per pay period) night schedule, reporting to the ED Manager and Medical Director. Prior ED exposure is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Time Management

Social Perceptiveness

Communication

Adaptability/Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Current Oregon EMT/AEMT/EMT-I

Healthcare Provider BLS certification

Tools

Computer applications experience

Job description

Facility Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital

Location Newport, OR

Schedule - Shift .9 (72 hrs/pp) - Night

Department PCH Emergency

Remote Status Remote Status: OnSite

Salary Range Salary Range: $23.57 - $34.61

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 followup 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)

Occasionally
(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)
• CLIMB – STAIRS
• WALK - LEVEL SURFACE
• WALK – INCLINE
• LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 20 - 40 Lbs
• SQUAT Repetitive
• ROTATE TRUNK Standing
• SIT
• REACH - Upward
• MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists
• FINGER DEXTERITY
• 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