ER Tech - Night Shift

Wabash General Hospital•Mt Carmel, IL

18h

About The Position

The ER Tech provides basic patient care to promote cleanliness, safety, and comfort for infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. Working under the direction of nursing staff, the ER Tech meets needs established through the nursing process and provides or assists with basic care. The role includes obtaining vital signs; monitoring and recording patient intake and output; answering call lights; assisting with splinting and dressings, including ace wraps; collecting stool and urine specimens; assisting with ambulation and toileting; and assisting with post-mortem care. The ER Tech notifies an RN or physician of changes in patient condition and uses the Epic EMR. The role also involves notifying ancillary departments of new orders and helping arrange consultations and transfers. In addition to patient care, the ER Tech serves as a receptionist and performs clerical duties, processes physician orders, and schedules or coordinates tests and procedures on the nursing unit. The employee maintains an organized work area and registers patients, establishes patient accounts, gathers billing and insurance information and guarantor details, obtains required signatures on face sheets and admission papers, and directs patients to the appropriate department. The ER Tech follows WGH policies and procedures for patient care and confidentiality, as well as safe practices for handling toxic substances, infection control, and fire safety.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
Must be available 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

Provide basic patient care to promote cleanliness, safety, and comfort for patients across all age groups.
Obtain vital signs and monitor and record patient intake and output.
Answer call lights and assist with splinting and dressings, including ace wraps.
Collect stool and urine specimens.
Assist patients with ambulation and toileting needs, and assist with post-mortem care.
Notify an RN or physician of changes in a patient's condition.
Use the Epic EMR and notify ancillary departments of new orders.
Assist in arranging consultations and transfers.
Serve as a receptionist and perform clerical duties, including processing physician orders and scheduling or coordinating tests and procedures.
Maintain an organized work area.
Register patients, establish patient accounts, collect billing, insurance, and guarantor information, and obtain required signatures on face sheets and admission papers.
Direct patients to the appropriate department for services.
Follow WGH patient-care and confidentiality policies, and safe practices for toxic substances, infection control, and fire safety.

Benefits

Health, medical, dental, and vision coverage options.
Free internal prescription program.
Employer contributions to insurance premiums.
457(b) retirement plan with employer matching.
401(a) plan with employer contributions.
Paid time off, including vacation days, sick days, and six observed paid holidays.
Flexible work schedules.
Employer-provided life insurance, with optional additional coverage at the employee's expense.
Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
Employee assistance programs.
Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts.
Professional development opportunities.
Scholarship and tuition reimbursement.
Wellness programs.
Volunteer opportunities.
Productivity, retention, and referral bonuses.