ED Tech II - Emergency Department Tech - FT Nights

At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence.

Summary

An E.D. Tech II is a caregiver who is able to provide patient care and perform certain technical skills under the direct supervision of the physician, shift supervisor, or PCC. Able to obtain data and evaluate care needed and provide appropriate documentation relative to patient condition and care given.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Assists with data collection and observation on a systematic and continuous basis through interview, review of records and physical assessment on newborn, infant, child, adolescent, adult, or geriatric patients as appropriate to include physical, psychosocial, cultural, environmental, self care, educational, and discharge planning needs. Reports findings to RN or physician. Contributes to the plan of care in a safe, knowledgeable, skillful, consistent, and continuous manner with input from the patient/family and other members of the health care team. Recognizes and reports significant changes in the patient's condition to the RN/physician. Adheres to the safety policies and procedures of the organization. Recognizes and reports potential safety issues. Demonstrates ability to use biomedical equipment properly. Identifies patient/family individualized learning needs and capabilities. Maintains confidentiality and actively supports patient/family rights. Supports and contributes to organizational cost savings initiatives. Serves as patient advocate. Participates in unit/divisional professional clinical practice. Performs other duties as assigned; Practices Mercy Core Values - EXCELLENCE, HUMAN DIGNITY, JUSTICE, MERCY, SACREDNESS OF LIFE and SERVICES. Performs all duties, with or without accommodations, listed in the Physical Demands section of this job description.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Supports the healthcare team by participating in patient care and unit activities.

• Participates in performance improvement activities and peer review.

• This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Corporate Responsibilities

Awareness of and compliance with the Corporate Responsibility Program, which includes executing duties in accordance with all policies and regulations affecting one's job; and reporting all concerns or violations of medical center policies, procedures, and governmental regulations.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Certificate

Intermediate Emergency Medical Technician Certificate, Paramedic Certificate, or LPN license in State of Ohio

Education and/or Experience

Education: HS

Years of Experience: 1-3

Intermediate Emergency Medical Technician Certificate, Paramedic Certificate, or LPN license in State of Ohio

Communication/Interpersonal Skills

Demonstrates assertive communication skills. Develops and maintains effective communication with internal external customers. Ability to read, analyze and interpret professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to document data collections and observations.

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 ~~~ . 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 ~~~