Emergency Department Technician - Urbana Hospital - PRN

Mercy Health•Urbana, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The ED Tech provides direct patient care under the guidance of a Registered Nurse (RN) or designated healthcare professional. This role operates in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations, and within the policies, procedures, and guidelines of Bon Secours Mercy Health. Mercy Health is a faith-based and patient-focused organization dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of all people in mind, body, and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence, and respect. Mercy Health seeks individuals committed to its values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service, and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
BLS Basic Life Support (must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care)

Nice To Haves

Current certification for Emergency Medical Responder (EMR), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), or Medical Assisting
Previous experience working as a Patient Care Tech, within a nursing support role or previous healthcare experience or second year nursing student from a Registered Nurse (RN) program
BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire)

Responsibilities

Provides basic patient care and tasks to include, but not limited to, care and comfort, vital sign measurement, personal care and hygiene, assists with mobility, performs lab draws, ECG’s, basic wound care, and other unit-based specialty duties under the direction of an RN.
Completes patient rounding as assigned.
Provides 1:1 patient safety companion service as needed.
Acts as liaison between patient and nurse to report changes and concerns.
Provides high level customer service to all patients, patient's families, community providers, visitors, and employees.
Provides accurate, precise, timely documentation as applicable to patient care.
Participates in handoff report of pertinent information regarding patient and departmental needs upon arrival and when leaving.
Performs delegated tasks once competency has been validated.
Collects data, within scope.
Completes patient screenings as applicable.
Promotes quality and safety by seeking to continually improve the processes and systems to enhance patient care delivery.
Demonstrates the ability to work independently, problem solve, and be able to resolve conflict while working under considerable stress.
Maintains knowledge of policies and procedures.
Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.