ED Tech- Mercy Fairfield

Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health! Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 Work Shift: Nights (United States of America) ED Tech - 620T11 – Fairfield Hospital 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: · 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. 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: · 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 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. Department: Emergency Department - Fairfield 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 recruitment@mercy.com. 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 recruitment@mercy.com. Mercy Health is part of Bon Secours Mercy Health, one of the top 20 health systems in the United States and part of the top performing quartile of Catholic health systems for lowest cost per case for patient care. Mercy Health is the largest health system in Ohio and among the top five employers in the state, with more than 33,500 employees serving communities throughout Ohio and in Kentucky. Mercy Health provided care for patients more than 6.8 million times in 2017. The system includes assets of $6.8 billion and nearly 500 care facilities including 23 hospitals and 26 post-acute care facilities including senior living communities, hospice programs and home health agencies. Its clinically integrated network of more than 2,700 health care providers coordinates more effective and efficient care for more than 350,000 patients, saving money for taxpayers through the Medicare Shared Savings Program. As part of Bon Secours Mercy Health, the ministry provides nearly $2 million per day in community benefit. For more information, visit www.mercy.com.

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