Emergency Department Technician; ED Tech - Anderson Hospital

Emergency Department Technician (ED Tech) - Anderson Hospital at Mercy Health

Everyone working with Mercy Health is united under one purpose: to help patients be well in mind, body, and spirit. This mission drives us to provide the highest quality of health care possible to our communities.

The ED Tech Advanced provides direct patient care under the guidance of a RN or designated healthcare professional in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations, and within policies, procedures, and guidelines of Bon Secours Mercy Health.

• Provides basic patient care and tasks to include, but not limited to, care and comfort, vital sign measurement, personal care and hygiene, assistance with mobility, performs lab draws, ECG’s, basic wound care, and other unit-based specialty duties under the direction of an RN.
• Performs the ED Tech Advanced role, which includes additional patient care and tasks such as colostomy care, IV insertion and removal, IV site care, transport on monitor, initiation of CPR, foley catheter placement, identification of patients in decline or crisis, and alerts RN for further assessment. Other unit-based specialty duties are performed in accordance with state and department guidelines under RN direction.
• Completes patient rounding as assigned.
• Provides 1:1 patient safety companion service as needed.
• Acts as liaison between patient and nurse to report changes and concerns.
• Provides high level customer service to all patients, families, community providers, visitors, and employees.
• Provides accurate, precise, and timely documentation as applicable to patient care.
• Participates in handoff reports of pertinent information regarding patient and departmental needs upon arrival and when leaving.
• Performs delegated tasks once competency has been validated.
• Collects data within scope.
• Completes patient screenings as applicable.
• Promotes quality and safety by seeking to continually improve processes and systems to enhance patient care delivery.
• Demonstrates the ability to work independently, solve problems, and resolve conflicts while working under considerable stress.
• Maintains knowledge of policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned that are deemed necessary for department operations.

• High School Diploma or GED (required)
• Successful completion of an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) through an approved educational program (preferred)

• BLS Basic Life Support (preferred on hire, must obtain prior to direct patient care)
• Current AEMT certification (required if employed in South Carolina)

• 1 year of experience as an LPN, ED Tech, or Advanced EMT (required)

• Computer Literacy
• Monitor patient conditions during treatment
• Inform medical professionals regarding patient conditions and care
• Record patients’ medical history
• Sterile field procedure
• CPR
• Straight urine catheterization
• Ear irrigation
• Patient positioning
• Patient transport
• Customer service
• Patient care
• Phlebotomy
• Perform EKG
• Splinting
• Wound care
• Obtaining vital signs, including manual blood pressure
• Attention to detail
• Problem solving
• Working independently
• Working under pressure
• Critical thinking
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Conflict resolution
• Active listening
• Relationship building
• Empathy
• Morgan Lens Irrigation
• Bladder irrigation
• Yank Auer suctioning
• Colostomy care
• IV insertion
• IV removal
• IV site care
• Transport on monitor
• Foley catheter placement

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• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia;
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