Emergency Room Technician

Job Opportunity at SSM Health

It's more than a career, it's a calling MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital 1201 Grand

Join a team where your work matters—every moment, every patient, every community. At SSM Health, you'll be empowered to grow, supported to thrive, and inspired to make a lasting impact.

Provides basic first aid services and/or participates in clinical health screenings in the community. Is responsible for meeting the basic needs of the patient by providing skilled levels of field patient care under the direction of the Community Outreach Coordinator and manager. Is accountable for all basic emergency care he/she delivers and is responsible for adhering to all policies and procedures. Performs clerical duties necessary to the functioning of the respective department.

Department: Clinical Outreach Schedule: Varies and Based on scheduled events. Schedule will be provided a month in advance. Required to attend 4 events per month.

Responsible for meeting the basic needs of the patient by providing skilled levels of bedside patient care in collaboration with the primary care nurse. The ED Technician provides assistance to other members of the health care team in order to provide quality patient care. Reports and documents all changes in the patient's condition to the primary care nurse in a timely manner. Promptly notifies the charge nurse, Nurse Manager or Director of Nursing of departmental problems. Is accountable for all ED nursing care he/she delivers and is responsible for adhering to all applicable standards of emergency care. Assists in the teaching of students rotating through the Emergency Department. Performs clerical duties necessary to the functioning of the department. Must be energetic and motivated to support the success of a growing service.

Position Accountabilities and Performance Criteria (% of time)

Essential Functions: The following are essential job accountabilities and performance criteria:

Position Accountabilities

1) Provides care that is directed toward meeting the psychosocial and physical needs of patient.

2) Safety and Comfort

3) Vital Signs/Measurement:

4. Respiratory Care:

5. Wound Care:

6. Bowel and Bladder Elimination:

7. Hygiene:

8. Specimen Collection:

9. Clerical:

10) Safety/Infection Control:

11) Service: Provides service excellence to the customers of Saint Louis University Hospital by delivering timely, high quality care in a courteous, and respectful manner.

12) Personal Accountability: Demonstrates accountability for own job performance.

13) Performance Improvement (PI): Incorporates Performance Improvement into one's job performance.

14) Age Appropriate Care: Provides age-appropriate care to:

15) Specialized Care: Provides specialized care to patients at high risk for injury.

Disclaimer: Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Rationale for Essential Functions

Job Specifications

Minimum Preferred/ Education: High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience

Minimum Preferred Experience: Previous experience in health care, including performance of vein-puncture, EKGs and basic assessment skills, preferred.

Required Licensure/ Certification: None

Working Conditions: Stressful working environment requiring ability to prioritize assignments. Exposure to confidential data, including patient records and incident reports. Contact with supervisors, medical staff, house staff, referring hospital personnel, nursing services, students, volunteers, patients, families, visitors, personnel from outside agencies, administrators, pre hospital care providers and personnel from other internal departments.

Physical Requirements: Prolonged extensive or considerable standing/lifting. Lifts, positions, push and/or transfers patients. Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, lifting, pushing, pulling 100plus pounds. Ability to demonstrate patience when dealing with difficult people and situations. Ability to anticipate potential crisis or deterioration of patient condition and assist in preventing impairment of life processes and normal body functions, as the situation requires. Must have the ability to assist with emergency care and the management of patients including assisting with the institution and maintenance of basic life support.

Required Professional License and/or Certifications State of Work Location: Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin

Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)

Work Shift: PRN / Per Diem Shift (United States of America)

Job Type: Employee

Department: 8251010037 Clinical Outreach Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0

SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SSM Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.