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Bon Secours Mercy Health
Emergency Care Technician (ECT) - Emergency Department (ED) - St. Joseph Warren Hospital
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
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.
$42,114 / year median in Ohio
+2% projected growth
Job Description
THIS IS A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNIT POSITION
Primary Function/General Purpose of Position The ED Tech provides direct patient care under the guidance of an RN or designated healthcare professional in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations, and within the policies, procedures, and guidelines of Bon Secours Mercy Health. Essential Job Functions Provides basic patient care and tasks to include, but not limited to, care and comfort, vital sign measurement, personal care and hygiene, assists with mobility, performs lab draws, ECG's, basic wound care, and other unit-based specialty duties under the direction of an RN. Arrive the patient in EPIC. Verify patient information. Place the wristband on the patient. 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, patient's families, community providers, visitors, and employees. Provides accurate, precise, timely documentation as applicable to patient care. Participates in handoff report of pertinent information regarding patient and departmental needs upon arrival and when leaving. Performs delegated tasks once competency has been validated. Promotes quality and safety by seeking to continually improve the processes and systems to enhance patient care delivery. Demonstrates the ability to work independently, problem solve, and be able to resolve conflict while working under considerable stress. Maintains knowledge of policies and procedures. This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. Licensing/Certification BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, must obtain from the approved source prior to direct patient care) Current certification per state requirements for Emergency Medical Responder (EMR), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), or Medical Assisting (preferred), STNA (required) or be in nursing school Education High School Diploma or GED (required) Work Experience Previous experience working as a Patient Care Tech, within a nursing support role or previous healthcare experience or second-year nursing student from a Registered Nurse (RN) program (preferred) Patient Population Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures. Neonates (0-4 weeks) Infant (1-12 months) Pediatrics (1-12 years) Adolescents (13-17 years) Adults (18-64 years) Geriatrics (65 years and older) Working Conditions Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur. Long-distance or air travel as needed- not to exceed 10% travel. General office environment. May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights. May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse. May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.- May be required to use physical restraints. May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.
- May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold, hot, dust, wind, etc. May have periods of constant interruptions. Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions. Prolonged periods of working alone.
- Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.