Emergency Department Tech - Mary Immaculate Hospital

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36

Work Shift:

Nights (United States of America)

Hours: Full-time, Nights

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Bon Secours exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Bon Secours seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive. 

Emergency Department Tech – Mary Immaculate Hospital

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position  

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 the organization. 

 

Licensing/Certification 

BLS Basic Life Support, American Heart Association (required at hire for Roper St Francis Healthcare locations;) preferred at hire, required prior to independent patient care at BSMH 

Current certification for Emergency Medical Responder (EMR), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), or Medical Assisting (preferred) 

 

Education 

High School Diploma or GED (required) 

 

Work 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) 

Essential Job 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 co