ER Technician - Belpre Emergency Department - FT 0.9 (72 hrs biweekly)

Memorial Health System (Ohio); Belpre (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Memorial Health System in Ohio seeks an ER Technician to support registered nurses and licensed practical nurses in delivering patient care. The role includes hourly rounding, Vital signs and EKGs, phlebotomy, catheterization, and assisting with cardiac monitoring and CPR.

The position emphasizes confidentiality, safety, infection control, and compassionate patient interactions across age groups from neonate to geriatric. A full benefits package is offered with eligibility for bonuses.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent training/experience required.
• EMT or LPN preferred.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform general patient care to ensure physical comfort (hourly rounding).
• Take vital signs, EKGs, phlebotomy, urinary catheterization, and assist with cardiac monitoring and CPR.

Skills

Oral communication

Manual dexterity

Lifting 25 lbs

Education

High School Diploma/GED

EMT or LPN preferred

Job description

In an environment of continuous quality improvement, the ER Technician is responsible for assisting registered nurses and licensed practical nurses in the delivery of patient care. Exhibits the MHS Standards of Excellence and exercises strict confidentiality at all times.Job Functions:Performs general care to assure patient’s physical comfort to include hourly rounding.Performs patient procedures assigned (ex. vital signs, EKG, phlebotomy, urinary catheterization, cardiac monitoring, CPR) and assist physician and/or nurse with procedures.Assists in carrying out patient care to meet physical, spiritual, psychological needs of patients ranging in age from neonate to geriatric.Maintains the maintenance of supplies and equipment and cleanliness of the Emergency Department (ex. restocking linen and supplies).Complies with all safety and infection control standard related to position of ED tech.Maintains necessary job knowledge and skills.Promotes a positive patient experience.Assumes all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.Enters daily charges of patient care supplies.Facilitates a positive and caring relationship with others by utilizing trust and mutual respect.Establishes a therapeutic relationship between patient, family, and self, based on empathy and trust.Uses proper channels of authority in communicating information.Utilizes A.I.D.E.T. with all patient interactions.Assumes all other duties and responsibilities as necessaryMinimum Education/Experience Required:High School Diploma, GED or equivalent training and/or experience required.EMT or LPN preferred.BLS certification required.Maintains compliance in RQI required.Special Knowledge, Skills, Training:Good oral communications/guest relation skills, must possess manual dexterity and be able to lift boxes of at least 25 lbs., and maneuver carts and wheelchairs in the transport of patients within the hospital and ambulance bay/parking lot.Compensation Details: Education, experience, and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.Benefits: Memorial Health System is proud to offer an affordable, comprehensive benefit package to all full time and flex time employees. To learn more about the many benefits we offer, please visit our website at www.mhsystem.org/benefits.Bonus Eligibility: Available to qualifying full or flex time employees. Eligibility will be determined upon offer.Memorial Health System is an equal opportunity provider and employer.If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, found online at https://www.ocio.usda.gov/document/ad-3027, or at any USDA office, or call [phone] to request the form. You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form. Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Stop 9410, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, by fax [phone] or email at [e-mail].* Memorial Health System is a federal drug-free workplace. This policy prohibits marijuana use by employees.