ER Tech - Night Shift

Wabash General Hospital•Mt Carmel, IL

2d•$19 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

The ER tech provides basic patient care to promote cleanliness, safety, and comfort of all patients: infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric. Performs duties as directed by nursing staff to meet the needs established by the nursing process. The ER tech provides a range of patient care including: obtains vital signs; monitors and records patient intakes and outputs; answers call lights; assists staff with splinting, dressings including ace wraps; collects stool and urine specimens; assists patients with ambulation; toilet needs; assist with post-mortem care; Provides or assists with basic patient care. Notifies RN or physician of change in patient condition. Efficient in using EMR, Epic. Notify ancillary departments of new orders. Assist in arranging consults and transfers. Additionally, the ER tech severs as a receptionist, performs clerical duties, processes physician orders and schedules/coordinates patient test and procedures on the nursing unit. Maintains organized work area. The ER tech registers patients to the hospital; establishes patient accounts, gathers billing information, insurance cards where applicable and guarantor information. Obtains appropriate signatures on the face sheet and admission papers. Directs patients to the appropriate department for services. Follows all policies and procedures as established by WGH for patient care and confidentiality. Follows safe practices for handling toxic substances, infection control, and all fire safety procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
Is required to work any day of the week including holidays and weekends.

Nice To Haves

CNA certification preferred but not required.
Previous hospital experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Provides basic patient care to promote cleanliness, safety, and comfort of all patients.
Performs duties as directed by nursing staff.
Obtains vital signs.
Monitors and records patient intakes and outputs.
Answers call lights.
Assists staff with splinting and dressings.
Collects stool and urine specimens.
Assists patients with ambulation and toilet needs.
Assists with post-mortem care.
Notifies RN or physician of change in patient condition.
Efficiently uses EMR, Epic.
Notifies ancillary departments of new orders.
Assists in arranging consults and transfers.
Serves as a receptionist.
Performs clerical duties.
Processes physician orders.
Schedules/coordinates patient tests and procedures on the nursing unit.
Maintains organized work area.
Registers patients to the hospital.
Establishes patient accounts, gathers billing information, insurance cards, and guarantor information.
Obtains appropriate signatures on the face sheet and admission papers.
Directs patients to the appropriate department for services.
Follows all policies and procedures for patient care and confidentiality.
Follows safe practices for handling toxic substances, infection control, and fire safety procedures.

Benefits

Health Insurance (Medical, dental, and vision coverage options)
Free internal prescription program
Employer contributions to premiums.
457(b) plan with employer matching.
401(a) plan for employer contributions.
Vacation days: 12 to 27 days per year based on years of service
Sick days: 12 days per year accruing to a maximum of 65 days.
Holidays: 6 observed paid holidays
Flexible work schedules
Employer-provided life insurance with optional additional coverage available at the employee's expense.
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Health Savings Accounts
Flexible Spending Accounts
Professional development opportunities
Scholarship and Tuition reimbursement
Wellness programs
Volunteer opportunities
Productivity, retention, and referral bonuses