ED Technician I, Observation Unit

Summary

Collects and performs limited tests of specimens per physician order according to established procedures. Assists physician and nurse with designated procedures. Performs related secretarial/clerical duties to include preparing, compiling, and maintaining patient records.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduate of approved Medical Assistant program or certification by the State of Ohio as an Emergency Medical Technician or equivalent combination of education and experience that has provided skills in patient care to include taking vital signs and phlebotomy.

Experience & Training Required

One (1) year of patient care experience.

Skills, Competencies, and Qualifications

• Ability to attain BLS-C certification during initial training period and maintain certification thereafter.
• Ability to communicate with physicians, patients, and other hospital staff.
• Ability to collect samples (e.g. blood, throat cultures, point of care testing) and to perform limited testing of such specimens.
• Ability to conduct EKG's.
• Ability to instruct patients in crutch walking and provide other routine patient instructions.
• Ability to take initiative to contribute beyond the scope of formal duties (e.g. suggesting innovative ideas and providing feedback on a team's direction).
• Ability to be self-directive in executing responsibilities within a team structure.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient information.
• Assumes accountability for demonstrated behaviors consistent with the customer service policy.
• Population Specific Competency: Ability to effectively interact with populations of patients/customers with an understanding of their needs for self-respect and dignity.

Physical Demands

Heavy: Exerts 50-100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or ten to 20 pounds of force continuously to move objects.

Pay

$18.31/hr - $21.97/hr

Benefits

• Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Supplemental Life and AD&D
• Dependent Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts – Healthcare and Dependent Care
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Education Assistance
• Daily Pay

Schedule

Part Time, 24 Hours/Week, 7p-7:30a

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