Emergency Care Tech - Emergency Department

Independence Health System Careers • Butler, PA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Emergency Care Tech assists in the safe care of patients as directed and helps maintain safe, efficient Emergency Department operations using excellent customer service skills. The role is permitted to change patients from portable oxygen to wall oxygen.

The position requires Act 33/73 clearances, Healthcare Provider CPR, and Comprehensive Crisis Management training per policy. If the employee has not completed phlebotomy training upon hire, they must complete on-the-job training and achieve at least 100 successful blood draws by the end of the introductory period. EKG training must be completed within six months of hire or transfer. The employee is responsible for safely accessing, transporting, and handling single-dose prescription and non-prescription medications and sharps, including needles, suture kits, lancets, and syringes.

The role involves frequent interruptions and work with bloodborne pathogens, along with the physical activities and environmental exposures detailed in the posting. The position is classified as non-exempt.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Act 33/73 clearances.
• Healthcare Provider CPR.
• Comprehensive Crisis Management per policy.
• If hired without phlebotomy training, successfully complete on-the-job phlebotomy training, including a minimum of 100 successful blood draws by completion of the introductory period.
• Complete EKG training within six months of hire or transfer.
• Safely access, transport, and handle single-dose medications and sharps.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of a phlebotomy training course or equivalent training.
• Previous experience working as a unit secretary or nursing assistant.
• Experience working in an emergency setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the safe care of patients as directed.
• Assist in maintaining safe and efficient unit operations using excellent customer service skills.
• Change patients from portable oxygen to wall oxygen when permitted.
• Safely access, transport, and handle single-dose prescription and non-prescription medications.
• Safely access, transport, and handle sharps, including needles, suture kits, lancets, and syringes.
• Complete on-the-job phlebotomy training and at least 100 successful blood draws by the end of the introductory period if not trained upon hire.
• Complete EKG training within six months of hire or transfer.

What This Job Offers

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