ER Technician - Belpre Emergency Department - FT 0.9 (72 hrs biweekly) (71660)

Memorial Health System - Ohio; Belpre (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Health System - Ohio is seeking an ER Technician in Belpre, OH to assist nurses and physicians in delivering patient care. You will perform vital signs, EKGs, phlebotomy and CPR while ensuring safety and infection control. The role requires a high school diploma, BLS, and preferred EMT/LPN credentials.

You will help maintain ED supplies, document daily charges, and support a compassionate, respectful patient environment across age groups from neonate to geriatric.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent required.
• EMT or LPN preferred.
• BLS certification required.
• RQI compliance required.

Responsibilities

• Performs general patient care to assure comfort, including hourly rounding.
• Assists with vital signs, EKG, phlebotomy, catheterization, monitoring and CPR as needed.
• Supports ED team and assists physicians/nurses with procedures.
• Restocks supplies and maintains cleanliness of the Emergency Department.
• Keeps safety and infection control standards; documents charges for supplies.
• Fosters a positive patient experience and professional relationships.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Confidentiality

Mobility assistance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

EMT or LPN preferred

BLS certification

RQI compliance

Job description

Job Details

Job DetailsJob Location: Belpre, OH 45714Position Type: Full TimeJob Shift: 12-Hour Mid ShiftJob Category: Clinical Support

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 necessary

Qualifications

• 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.

Memorial Health System is a federal drug-free workplace. This policy prohibits marijuana use by employees.

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