ED Technician Advanced - Emergency Department (ED) - Queen City Medical Center

Mercy Health • Cincinnati, OH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The ED Technician Advanced provides direct patient care under the guidance of a registered nurse or designated healthcare professional, following applicable regulations and Mercy Health policies and procedures. The role supports emergency department care through basic and advanced patient-care tasks, patient monitoring, documentation, safety support, and communication with patients, families, nurses, and other providers. The position is based in the Emergency Department at Queen City Medical Center and is scheduled for 24 hours per week on days/evenings.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least one year of experience as an LPN, ED Tech, or Advanced EMT.
• BLS Basic Life Support certification must be obtained from an approved source before providing direct patient care.
• Current Advanced EMT (AEMT) certification is required if employed in South Carolina.
• Skills include computer literacy; monitoring and reporting patient conditions; recording medical history; sterile-field steps; CPR; straight urinary catheterization; ear irrigation; patient positioning and transport; customer service and patient care; phlebotomy; performing EKGs; splinting and wound care; obtaining vital signs, including manual blood pressure; attention to detail; problem solving; independent work; working under pressure; critical thinking; communication; teamwork; conflict resolution; active listening; relationship building; empathy; Morgan Lens irrigation; bladder irrigation; Yankauer suctioning; colostomy care; IV insertion and removal and IV-site care; monitored transport; and Foley catheter placement.

Nice To Haves

• Successful completion of an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) program through an approved educational program.
• BLS Basic Life Support certification upon hire.
• Current Advanced EMT (AEMT) certification, except where required for employment in South Carolina.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic patient care, including comfort, vital-sign measurement, personal care and hygiene, mobility assistance, lab draws, ECGs, basic wound care, and other unit-based duties under RN direction.
• Perform advanced patient-care tasks, including colostomy care, IV insertion and removal and IV-site care, monitored transport, initiating CPR when needed, Foley catheter placement, and alerting the RN to patients in crisis or decline.
• Complete patient rounding as assigned.
• Provide one-to-one patient safety companion service as needed.
• Communicate patient changes and concerns to nurses, serving as a liaison between the patient and nurse.
• Provide customer service to patients, families, community providers, visitors, and employees.
• Document patient-care information accurately, precisely, and promptly, as applicable.
• Participate in handoff reports about pertinent patient and departmental needs when arriving and leaving.
• Perform delegated tasks after competency has been validated.
• Collect data within the role’s scope and complete applicable patient screenings.
• Promote quality and safety by seeking improvements to processes and systems that enhance patient care.
• Work independently, solve problems, and resolve conflict while working under considerable stress.
• Maintain knowledge of policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties assigned as necessary for department operations.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED