ER TECH/HUC

Premier Health • Dayton, OH

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The ER Tech/Health Unit Coordinator role combines the essential responsibilities of an ER Tech and a Health Unit Coordinator, with duties determined by operational needs. The position is in the Emergency and Trauma Center at Miami Valley Hospital and works a 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m. shift for 36 hours per week and 72 hours per pay period.

As an ER Tech, the employee performs technical and clinical tasks and procedures under Registered Nurse supervision, as delegated in accordance with the Ohio Board of Nursing. The employee identifies abnormal findings based on established standards and guidelines and reports them to the Registered Nurse.

As a Health Unit Coordinator, the employee helps coordinate unit communications, performs data entry, and stocks or orders supplies. The role also provides clerical assistance to physicians and staff and gives direction and guidance to patients, families, and visitors while promoting a positive patient experience. Tasks are performed under RN oversight in coordination with other team members.

Requirements

• High school completion or GED.
• Current HealthCare Provider or Professional Rescuer BLS CPR certification required before completion of orientation.
• Successful completion of at least one of the following: previous STNA or CNA training; Patient Care Technician/Assistant training; direct patient care experience within the last five years involving vital signs and fundamental care activities such as bathing, turning/positioning, or toileting; current nursing school enrollment with at least one clinical rotation completed; or EMT Basic.
• No prior job-related work experience is required.

Nice To Haves

• Medical terminology experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical and clinical tasks and procedures under Registered Nurse supervision, as delegated in accordance with the Ohio Board of Nursing.
• Identify abnormal findings using established standards and guidelines and report them to the Registered Nurse.
• Coordinate unit communications and perform data entry.
• Stock and order supplies.
• Provide clerical assistance to physicians and staff.
• Provide direction and guidance to patients, families, and visitors while promoting a positive patient experience.
• Perform tasks under RN oversight in coordination with other team members.

What This Job Offers

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