ED Technician (ED Tech) — Anderson Hospital

Mercy Health BSMH • Amberley, OH

23h

About The Position

The ED Tech Advanced provides direct patient care under the guidance of a registered nurse (RN) or designated healthcare professional, in accordance with applicable regulations and Bon Secours Mercy Health policies, procedures, and guidelines. The role provides basic and advanced patient care, completes delegated tasks after competency validation, collects data within scope, and supports patient safety and quality care in the emergency department.

The ED Tech Advanced works with patients, families, providers, visitors, and employees, communicates patient changes and concerns to nurses, and documents care accurately and promptly. The role requires the ability to work independently, solve problems, resolve conflict, and work under considerable stress. Other duties may be assigned as needed for department operations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• One year of experience as an LPN, ED Tech, or Advanced EMT.
• Computer literacy.
• Ability to monitor patient conditions during treatment, inform medical professionals about patient conditions and care, and record patients' medical histories.
• Skills in sterile-field procedures, CPR, straight urine catheterization, ear irrigation, patient positioning and transport, customer service, patient care, phlebotomy, EKGs, splinting, wound care, and 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, and empathy.
• Skills in Morgan Lens irrigation, bladder irrigation, Yankauer suctioning, colostomy care, IV insertion and removal, IV site care, monitored transport, and Foley catheter placement.
• BLS Basic Life Support must be obtained from an approved source before providing direct patient care.

Nice To Haves

• Successful completion of an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) program through an approved educational program.
• Current Advanced EMT (AEMT) certification; required if employed in South Carolina.
• BLS Basic Life Support certification upon hire.

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 an RN's direction.
• Perform advanced patient care tasks, including colostomy care, IV insertion and removal, IV site care, monitored transport, CPR initiation when indicated, Foley catheter placement, and alerting an RN to patients in crisis or decline.
• Complete patient rounding as assigned.
• Provide one-to-one patient safety companion services as needed.
• Act as a liaison between patients and nurses by reporting changes and concerns.
• Provide high-level customer service to patients, families, community providers, visitors, and employees.
• Document patient care 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 scope and complete applicable patient screenings.
• Promote quality and safety by seeking improvements to care delivery processes and systems.
• Maintain knowledge of policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties deemed 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