ER Tech - PT/Midshift (12p-12a)

SSM Health • St. Louis, MO

19h

About The Position

Responsible for meeting the basic needs of the patient by providing skilled levels of bedside patient care in collaboration with the primary care nurse. The ED Technician provides assistance to other members of the health care team in order to provide quality patient care. Reports and documents all changes in the patient’s condition to the primary care nurse in a timely manner. Promptly notifies the charge nurse, Nurse Manger or Director of Nursing of departmental problems. Is accountable for all ED nursing care he/she delivers and is responsible for adhering to all applicable standards of emergency care. Assists in the teaching of students rotating through the Emergency Department. Performs clerical duties necessary to the functioning of the department. Must be energetic and motivated to support the success of a growing service.

Requirements

• High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience
• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in health care, including performance of vein -puncture, EKGs and basic assessment skills, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides care that is directed toward meeting the psychosocial and physical needs of patient.
• Safety and Comfort
• Vital Signs/Measurement:
• Respiratory Care:
• Wound Care:
• Bowel and Bladder Elimination:
• Hygiene:
• Specimen Collection:
• Clerical:
• Safety/Infection Control: Performs job in accordance with safety and infection control policies.
• Service: Provides service excellence to the customers of Saint Louis University Hospital by delivering timely, high quality care in a courteous, and respectful manner.
• Personal Accountability: Demonstrates accountability for own job performance.
• Performance Improvement (PI): Incorporates Performance Improvement into one’s job performance.
• Age Appropriate Care: Provides age-appropriate care to:
• Specialized Care: Provides specialized care to patients at high risk for injury.

Benefits

• SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.
• Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.
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• SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees