Emergency Department Tech

Emergency Department And Observation Unit TechAs one of the nation's Top 15 Health Systems, recognized by Premier and Modern Healthcare, Valley Health is a place where excellence, compassion, and purpose come together. This distinction reflects our commitment to exceptional patient care, clinical quality, and the caregivers who make it all possible.The Emergency Department and Observation Unit Tech, 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 is required.Experience: Previous experience in a related job field involving direct patient care (e.g. hospital nursing assistant; pre-hospital emergency care; hospital technician such as phlebotomist or RT tech) or recent completion of one year of nursing school including clinical rotations, is required.Certification & Licensures: BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) - American Heart 'Healthcare Provider' (HCP) - AHA approved is required. New hires must have American Heart Association (AHA) appropriate certification prior to completion of orientation.Qualifications: 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).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 PlanDental and vision insuranceGenerous Paid Time OffTuition AssistanceRetirement Savings MatchA Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeingMembership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness ProgramValley Health also offers a health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and professional development. In addition, several perks come with working for the largest employer in the region, such as discounts to on-campus dining, and more.To see the full scale of what we offer, visit valleyhealthbenefits.com.