Emergency Department Tech - Winchester Medical Center
About The Position
As one of the nation's Top 15 Health Systems, recognized by Premier and Modern Healthcare, Valley Health is a place where excellence, compassion, and purpose come together. This distinction reflects our commitment to exceptional patient care, clinical quality, and the caregivers who make it all possible. The Emergency Department and Observation Unit Tech, under the supervision of a nurse, performs routine personal care duties for patients including (but not limited to) starting IVs, drawing blood, inserting Foley catheters, and doing EKGs. Maintains a safe environment and reports any problems.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent is required.
- Previous experience in a related job field involving direct patient care (e.g. hospital nursing assistant; pre-hospital emergency care; hospital technician such as phlebotomist or RT tech) or recent completion of one year of nursing school including clinical rotations, is required.
- BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) - American Heart ‘Healthcare Provider’ (HCP) - AHA approved is required.
- New hires must have American Heart Association (AHA) appropriate certification prior to completion of orientation.
- Successful completion of orientation and skills checklist.
- Understands basic principles of human growth and development.
- Competent to successfully interact with patients according to their special needs which may apply based on the age of the patient served (see Job Description Addendum - Age Specific Competencies).
Responsibilities
- Starting IVs
- Drawing blood
- Inserting Foley catheters
- Doing EKGs
- Maintaining a safe environment
- Reporting any problems
Benefits
- A Zero-Deductible Health Plan
- Dental and vision insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Tuition Assistance
- Retirement Savings Match
- A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing
- Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program
- health savings account
- flexible spending account for childcare
- life insurance
- short-term and long-term disability
- professional development
- discounts to on-campus dining
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
