What are the responsibilities and job description for the Emergency Department Tech - Full Time First Shift position at Valley Health?
Department
CLINICAL OBSERVATION UNIT - 206203
Worker Sub Type
Regular
Work Shift
First Shift (United States of America)
Pay Grade
Job Description
ED Tech for the Emergency Department and Observation Unit, under the supervision of a Nurse, performs routine personal care duties for patients including (but not limited to) starting IVs, drawing blood, inserting Foley catheters, and doing EKGs. Maintains a safe environment and reports any problems.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Experience
Previous experience in a related job field involving direct patient care; eg hospital nursing assistant; pre-hospital emergency care; hospital technician such as phlebotomist or RT tech; recent completion of one year of nursing school including clinical rotations.
Certification & Licensures
BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) - American Heart ‘Healthcare Provider’ (HCP) - AHA approved required *
Successful completion of orientation and skills checklist. Understands basic principles of human growth and development. Competent to successfully interact with patients according to their special needs which may apply based on the age of the patient served (see Job Description Addendum - Age Specific Competencies).
FLSA Classification
Non-exempt
Physical Demands
17 A Medical Technician/Other Technicians/Assistants
Benefits
At Valley Health, we believe everyone is a caregiver, and our goal is to create an environment where our caregivers thrive physically, financially, and emotionally. In addition to a competitive salary, our most popular benefits for full-time employees include:
To see the full scale of what we offer, visit valleyhealthbenefits.com.
CLINICAL OBSERVATION UNIT - 206203
Worker Sub Type
Regular
Work Shift
First Shift (United States of America)
Pay Grade
Job Description
ED Tech for the Emergency Department and Observation Unit, under the supervision of a Nurse, performs routine personal care duties for patients including (but not limited to) starting IVs, drawing blood, inserting Foley catheters, and doing EKGs. Maintains a safe environment and reports any problems.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Experience
Previous experience in a related job field involving direct patient care; eg hospital nursing assistant; pre-hospital emergency care; hospital technician such as phlebotomist or RT tech; recent completion of one year of nursing school including clinical rotations.
Certification & Licensures
BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) - American Heart ‘Healthcare Provider’ (HCP) - AHA approved required *
- New hires must have American Heart Association (AHA) appropriate certification prior to completion of orientation.
Successful completion of orientation and skills checklist. Understands basic principles of human growth and development. Competent to successfully interact with patients according to their special needs which may apply based on the age of the patient served (see Job Description Addendum - Age Specific Competencies).
FLSA Classification
Non-exempt
Physical Demands
17 A Medical Technician/Other Technicians/Assistants
Benefits
At Valley Health, we believe everyone is a caregiver, and our goal is to create an environment where our caregivers thrive physically, financially, and emotionally. In addition to a competitive salary, our most popular benefits for full-time employees include:
- A Zero-Deductible Health Plan
- Dental and vision insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Tuition Assistance
- Retirement Savings Match
- A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing
- Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program
To see the full scale of what we offer, visit valleyhealthbenefits.com.
