Emergency Department Technician

2 weeks ago


Paducah, Kentucky, United States Bon Secours Mercy Health Full time
Job Summary:

The Emergency Department Technician 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.


Key Responsibilities:

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Collects data, within scope.
  • Completes patient screenings as applicable.
  • 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.

Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or GED (required)
  • BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care)
  • Current certification for Emergency Medical Responder (EMR), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), or Medical Assisting (preferred)

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 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

Skills & Abilities:

  • Computer Literacy
  • Monitor patient conditions during treatment
  • Inform medical professional regarding patient conditions and care
  • Record patients' medical history
  • Sterile Field step
  • 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

Training:
None

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance w/AD&D

Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to 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.



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