ER TECH/HUC

Premier Health; Nine Mile Falls (WA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier Health's Miami Valley Hospital in Ohio seeks an ER Tech/Health Unit Coordinator to support the Emergency and Trauma Center. This role blends ER Tech duties with Health Unit Coordinator responsibilities, performing technical tasks under RN supervision and coordinating unit communications.

Responsibilities include data entry, stocking supplies, clerical support for physicians and staff, and guiding patients and families to ensure a positive experience.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Current BLS CPR certification before orientation.
• No prior job experience is required; medical terminology is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist ER clinicians with technical and clinical tasks under RN supervision.
• Coordinate communication, data entry and stocking of supplies in the unit.
• Provide clerical support to physicians and staff while guiding patients, families and visitors.

Skills

Medical terminology

Education

High School diploma or GED

BLS CPR certification

Job description

Position: ER Tech/ Health Unit Coordinator

Department: Emergency and Trauma Center

Shift: 7AM-7:30PM/ 36 hours per week/ 72 hours per pay period

Facility: Miami Valley Hospital

The ER Tech/Health Unit Coordinator (ER Tech/HUC) role combines the essential roles of the ER Tech and HUC into one role that will function based upon operational needs.

The ER Tech is a multi-skilled individual able to perform technical and clinical tasks/procedures under the supervision of the Registered Nurse and delegated in accordance with the Ohio Board of Nursing. Identities abnormal findings based on established standards and guidelines and reports those findings to the Registered Nurse.

The HUC is pivotal in the overall function of the unit including coordinating communication, data entry and stocking/ordering of supplies. Provides clerical assistance to physicians and staff. Provides direction and guidance to patients, families and visitors while promoting a positive patient experience. Tasks are performed under the oversight of the RN in coordination with other team members.

++Education++

Minimum Level of Education Required: High School completion / GED

++Licensure/Certification/Registration++

• Current HealthCare Provider or Professional Rescuer BLS CPR certification required prior to completion of orientation.

++Experience++

Minimum Level of Experience Required: No prior job-related work experience

Preferred experience: Medical terminology

++Other experience requirements:++

Successful completion of one of the following:

1. Completion of previous STNA or CNA training or Patient Care Technician/Assistant training.
2. Direct patient care experience within the last five years: Performing fundamental skills of vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure) & direct patient care activities ie. Bathing, turning/positioning, toileting
3. Currently enrolled in nursing school and completion of at least one clinical rotation.
4. EMT Basic