Emergency Department Tech-Shenandoah Memorial Hospital-Full-Time

Valley Health•Woodstock, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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

Performs routine personal care duties for patients including starting IVs, drawing blood, inserting Foley catheters, and doing EKGs.
Maintains a safe environment.
Reports 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