ED Tech - Austintown Emergency

Mercy Health BSMH

14d

About The Position

Everyone who works with Mercy Health is united under one purpose: to help our patients be well in mind, body and spirit. This drive, along with our history of faith, is a powerful combination. It gives us a shared calling to work toward every day. Join our exceptional team and help us continue to provide the highest quality of health care possible to our communities. The ED Tech provides direct patient care under the guidance of a RN or designated healthcare professional in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations, and within policies, procedures, and guidelines of the organization. This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

• BLS Basic Life Support, American Heart Association (required at hire for Roper St Francis Healthcare locations;) preferred at hire, required prior to independent patient care at BSMH
• Current certification for Emergency Medical Responder (EMR), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), or Medical Assisting (preferred)
• High School Diploma or GED (required)
• Previous experience working as a Patient Care Tech, within a nursing support role or previous healthcare experience or second year nursing student from a Registered Nurse (RN) program (preferred)
• Computer Literacy
• Monitor patient conditions during treatment
• Inform medical professional regarding patient conditions and care
• Record patients’ medical history
• CPR
• Patient positioning
• Patient transport
• Customer service
• Patient care
• Phlebotomy
• Perform EKG
• Wound care
• Obtaining vital signs, including manual blood pressure
• Attention to detail
• Problem solving
• Working independently
• Working under pressure
• Critical thinking
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Conflict resolution
• Active listening
• Relationship building
• Empathy

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working as a Patient Care Tech or an EMT/Medic within a nursing support role or previous healthcare experience or second year nursing student from a Registered Nurse (RN) program
• Current certification for Emergency Medical Responder (EMR), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), or Medical Assisting
• Sterile Field step
• Straight Urine Catheterization
• Ear Irrigation
• Splinting

Responsibilities

• Provides basic patient care and tasks to include, but not limited to, care and comfort, vital sign measurement, personal care and hygiene, assists with mobility, performs lab draws, ECG’s, basic wound care, and other unit-based specialty duties under the direction of an RN.
• Completes patient rounding as assigned.
• Provides 1:1 patient safety companion service as needed.
• Acts as liaison between patient and nurse to report changes and concerns.
• Provides high level customer service to all patients, patient's families, community providers, visitors, and employees.
• Provides accurate, precise, timely documentation as applicable to patient care.
• Participates in handoff report of pertinent information regarding patient and departmental needs upon arrival and when leaving.
• Performs delegated tasks once competency has been validated.
• Collects data, within scope.
• Completes patient screenings as applicable.
• Promotes quality and safety by seeking to continually improve the processes and systems to enhance patient care delivery.
• Demonstrates the ability to work independently, problem solve, and be able to resolve conflict while working under considerable stress.
• Maintains knowledge of policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees