An Emergency Room or Emergency Department Technician assists medical staff and performs tests on patients in a hospital emergency room or emergency medicine department. Takes blood samples and monitors vital signs; updates medical test records for physicians.
In an environment of continuous quality improvement, the ER Technician is responsible for assisting registered nurses and licensed practical nurses in the delivery of patient care. Exhibits the MHS Standards of Excellence and exercises strict confidentiality at all times.
Job Functions:
Performs general care to assure patient's physical comfort to include hourly rounding. Performs patient procedures assigned (ex. vital signs, EKG, phlebotomy, urinary catheterization, cardiac monitoring, CPR) and assist physician and/or nurse with procedures. Assists in carrying out patient care to meet physical, spiritual, psychological needs of patients ranging in age from neonate to geriatric. Maintains the maintenance of supplies and equipment and cleanliness of the Emergency Department (ex. restocking linen and supplies). Complies with all safety and infection control standard related to position of ED tech. Maintains necessary job knowledge and skills. Promotes a positive patient experience. Assumes all other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Enters daily charges of patient care supplies. Facilitates a positive and caring relationship with others by utilizing trust and mutual respect. Establishes a therapeutic relationship between patient, family, and self, based on empathy and trust. Uses proper channels of authority in communicating information. Utilizes
A.I.D.E.T.
with all patient interactions. Assumes all other duties and responsibilities as necessary.
Minimum Education/Experience Required:
High School Diploma, GED or equivalent training and/or experience required EMT or LPN preferred. BLS certification required Maintains compliance in RQI required.
Special Knowledge, Skills, Training:
Good oral communications/guest relation skills, must possess manual dexterity and be able to lift boxes of at least 25 lbs., and maneuver carts and wheelchairs in the transport of patients within the hospital and ambulance bay/parking lot
Compensation Details:
Education, experience, and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.
Benefits:
Memorial Health System is proud to offer an affordable, comprehensive benefit package to all full time and flex time employees. To learn more about the many benefits we offer, please visit our website at www.mhsystem.org/benefits.
Bonus Eligibility:
Available to qualifying full or flex time employees. Eligibility will be determined upon offer. Memorial Health System is an equal opportunity provider and employer. If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, found online at https://www.ocio.usda.gov/document/ad-3027, or at any USDA office, or call (866) 632-9992 to request the form. You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form. Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Stop 9410, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, by fax (202) 690-7442 or email at program.intake@usda.gov. Memorial Health System is a federal drug-free workplace. This policy prohibits marijuana use by employees.
