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Emergency Room Tech Ft
Company | Bon Secours |
Address | , Portsmouth, 23704 |
Employment type | FULL_TIME |
Salary | |
Expires | 2023-09-10 |
Posted at | 9 months ago |
Primary Function/General Purpose of Position
The ED Tech 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.
- Days/Evenings
- Full TIme
Essential Job Functions
- Provides high level customer service to all patients, patient's families, community providers, visitors, and employees.
- Completes patient screenings as applicable.
- Completes patient rounding as assigned.
- 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.
- Promotes quality and safety by seeking to continually improve the processes and systems to enhance patient care delivery.
- Provides 1:1 patient safety companion service as needed.
- Acts as liaison between patient and nurse to report changes and concerns.
- Demonstrates the ability to work independently, problem solve, and be able to resolve conflict while working under considerable stress.
- Provides accurate, precise, timely documentation as applicable to patient care.
- Maintains knowledge of policies and procedures.
- 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.
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 approved source prior to direct patient care)
Current certification for Emergency Medical Responder (EMR), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), or Medical Assisting (preferred)
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)
Training
None
Language
None
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.
Physical Requirements
Physical Demands
Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100%
Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.) x
Lifting/ Carrying (50-100 lbs.) x
Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.) x
Push/ Pull (50-100 lbs.) x
Stoop, Kneel x
Crawling x
Climbing x
Balance x
Bending x
Work Position
Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100%
Sitting x
Walking x
Standing x
Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards
Physical Requirements
Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)
Perform shift work
Maneuver weight of patients
Hear alarms/telephone/audio recordings
Reach above shoulder
Repetitive arm/hand movements
Finger Dexterity
Color Vision
Acuity – far
Acuity – near
Hazards
Depth perception
Use of Latex products
Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents
Exposure to moving mechanical parts
Exposure to dust/fumes
Exposure to potential electrical shock
Exposure to x ray/electromagnetic energy
Exposure to high pitched noises
Gaseous risk exposure
Skills
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
Bon Secours
As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Bon Secours 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. Bon Secours 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.
ED Tech - 620T11 – Maryview Medical Center
Job Summary:
The ED Tech 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.
Essential Functions:
- Participates in handoff report of pertinent information regarding patient and departmental needs upon arrival and when leaving.
- Provides high level customer service to all patients, patient's families, community providers, visitors, and employees.
- Demonstrates the ability to work independently, problem solve, and be able to resolve conflict while working under considerable stress.
- Provides 1:1 patient safety companion service as needed.
- Completes patient screenings as applicable.
- Performs delegated tasks once competency has been validated.
- Acts as liaison between patient and nurse to report changes and concerns.
- Maintains knowledge of policies and procedures.
- 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.
- Collects data, within scope.
- Provides accurate, precise, timely documentation as applicable to patient care.
- Completes patient rounding as assigned.
- Promotes quality and safety by seeking to continually improve the processes and systems to enhance patient care delivery.
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.
Education:
- High School Diploma or GED (required)
Required Licensing & Certifications:
- 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)
Skills & Abilities:
- Patient care
- Computer Literacy
- Monitor patient conditions during treatment
- Inform medical professional regarding patient conditions and care
- Perform EKG
- Obtaining vital signs, including manual blood pressure
- Problem solving
- Relationship building
- Patient positioning
- Attention to detail
- Splinting
- Teamwork
- Active listening
- Customer service
- Record patients’ medical history
- Phlebotomy
- Patient transport
- Wound care
- Ear Irrigation
- Communication
- Empathy
- Working independently
- CPR
- Working under pressure
- Straight Urine Catheterization
- Sterile Field step
- Critical thinking
- Conflict resolution
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. 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 Employers, 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]
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