ED Tech

RESPONSIBILITIES Provides patient care as assigned and per routine, according to standards of care, shift routines, and policies and procedures. Answers call lights in a timely and appropriate manner. Documents care provided according to standards. Maintains a clean work and patient environment. Maintains supplies, stocking new supplies and disposing of expired or damaged supplies. Processes orders in an accurate and timely manner. Answers the telephone and call lights appropriately and provides information or relays messages to patients and staff. Directs visitors to patient’s rooms. Maintains medical records of current patients. Processes patient charges and orders supplies as needed. Participates in department or unit performance improvement activities. Performs 12 Lead EKGs as directed. Starts IV as directed. Performs venipunctures as directed. Assists ED MDs with intubation by gathering needed equipment. Performs CPR and places the Lucas on patients during resuscitations. Performs splint applications. Assists with chest tube insertions by gathering needed supplies and equipment. Performs BGMs as directed. Transports non‑monitored patients to the inpatient units. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Completion of a CNA program Graduate of a medical assistant program accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) or the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), or graduate of a medical assistant program in a postsecondary school or college that has institutional accreditation by a regional accrediting commission or by a national accrediting organization approved by the U.S. Department of Education Graduate of an Emergency Medical Technician program Graduate of a Paramedic program CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE Certified as a Nursing Assistant in applicable state, or Certified as a Medical Assistant through the AAMA (American Association of Medical Assistants) or RMA certification through the AMT (American Medical Technologists) or CCMA (Certified Clinical Medical Assistant) through NHA (National Healthcareer Association) or RMA through AAH (American Allied Health) or NCMA Certification through the NCCT that have also completed the education requirements. Licensed as an EMT‑B or EMT‑A in applicable state, or Licensed as a Paramedic in applicable state. Approved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days SKILLS AND ABILITIES N/A SPECIAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS The Special Physical Demands are considered Essential Job Functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk and use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and smell. The employee must regularly lift and or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception. PAY RANGE $17.57 - $25.48 EMPLOYER'S EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. BENEFITS Medical, Dental, Vision Life & Disability Insurance FSA/HSA Options Generous, accruing paid time off Paid Parental and caregiver leave Career advancement and educational opportunities Tuition and certification reimbursement Certification Reimbursement Well‑being Programs Employee Discounts On‑Demand Pay Financial Education Annual recognition/awards events Partner appreciation days Family entertainment/attractions discount Community service/improvement opportunities #J-18808-Ljbffr