Emergency Department Technician (PRN) | The Jewish Hospital

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Mercy Health 

Intro paragraph 

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive. 

 

 

Essential 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. 

·                   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. 

 

 

Education: 

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·        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) 

 

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) 

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

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

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

0.01

Work Shift:

All (United States of America)

Department:

Emergency Department - Jewish

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, 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; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email [email protected]. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [email protected].