ER Tech FT Nights

Trinity Health•Des Moines, IA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

MercyOne is seeking to hire an ER Tech to support the Emergency Department professional clinical staff. This role involves providing direct patient care, performing phlebotomy functions, EKGs, and assistive skills on all age groups (neonate, infant, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric) as assigned by the physician or RN. The ER Tech will also perform clerical work, coordinate communications within the assigned nursing unit, and facilitate information exchange between the nursing area and other hospital departments. These duties may vary by shift and assigned department.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
1 year healthcare experience required.
Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter – Child and/or Dependent Adult Abuse training within three (3) months of hire.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certified within six (6) weeks of hire.

Responsibilities

Assist Triage Nursing in meeting the needs of individuals in the waiting area, with vitals, rooming patients, and helping get patients out of car.
Completes daily stocking in assigned team.
Assists RN with arrival of EMS patients.
Transports patients to other departments within the hospital (CT, Surgery, and to admitted floor).
Cleans room (changes linens on carts, disposes of used equipment and disposable items, and wipes down counters and sinks when necessary) in preparation for the next patient.
Rounding hourly on patients and meeting their needs or communicating them to the RN.
Performs or assists patients with personal hygiene such as oral care, dressing/undressing and elimination needs.
Collects and accurately labels various specimens, including urine and venous blood specimens.