Emergency Services Technician

SSM Health • Lake Saint Louis, MO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

It's more than a career, it's a calling. MO-SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - Lake Saint Louis is seeking an Emergency Services Technician. This PRN position offers a variable schedule with every 3rd weekend and holiday requirement. Join our team and make a difference every day while enjoying competitive pay, great benefits, and a supportive work environment. We offer competitive, affordable health insurance and benefits designed to support you and your family. Fulfill your calling with SSM Health — apply today!

Requirements

• High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience OR Certified Nurse Assistant OR EMT Basic OR nursing student with completion of fundamentals course
• No experience required
• State of Work Location: Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin
• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)

Responsibilities

• Assists in collection of labs, coordinating patient flow with radiology to assist with turn around times.
• Performs visual acuity.
• Responds to patients' requests for assistance and answers call lights promptly.
• Assists with transfer and transportation of patients.
• Assists the Registered Nurse with the taking and/or recording of patient's temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, weight and fluid status and bedside glucose and notifies Registered Nurse of significant findings.
• Assists physicians by placing calls to other physicians as needed.
• Assists provider with gynecology exams and specimen collection.
• Collects voided urine samples.
• Turns over rooms by cleaning and restocking.
• Obtains EKG’s for patients in emergent/urgent situations and as able.
• Performs messenger service and delivers equipment to departments.
• Orders and stocks supplies as needed.
• Performs routine cleaning duties.
• Answers phones, takes and relays messages.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Great benefits
• Supportive work environment
• Competitive, affordable health insurance
• Paid Parental Leave: one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: instant access to earned, unpaid base pay before payday (fees may apply).
• Upfront Tuition Coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED