Evenings/Nights ED Tech — Compassionate Care Aide

Mercy Health; Austintown (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

Mercy Health is seeking an ED Tech at Austintown Medical Center to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a nurse. The role includes assisting with essential patient care activities, taking vital signs, performing lab draws, ECGs, wound care, and ensuring patient comfort and safety in a fast-paced ED setting.

Required high school diploma or GED; BLS preferred upon hire with possible certification in EMR/EMT or Medical Assisting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• BLS Basic Life Support is preferred upon hire and must be obtained before direct patient care.
• Current certification for EMR/EMT or Medical Assisting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care under RN guidance in accordance with regulations and policies.
• Performs basic nursing tasks such as care and comfort, hygiene, mobility assistance, and data collection.
• Conducts patient rounds and serves as a liaison between patient and nurse.
• Maintains accurate, timely documentation of patient care.
• Participates in handoff reports and supports quality and safety initiatives.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient care

Lab draws

ECG

Wound care

Mobility assistance

Documentation

Communication

Patient safety

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Mercy Health is seeking an ED Tech at Austintown Medical Center to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a nurse. The role includes assisting with essential patient care activities, taking vital signs, performing lab draws, ECGs, wound care, and ensuring patient comfort and safety in a fast-paced ED setting.

Required high school diploma or GED; BLS preferred upon hire with possible certification in EMR/EMT or Medical Assisting.