Employment Type:Full timeShift:12 Hour Day ShiftDescription:At Mount Carmel, we work to continuously inspire one another. Here, all are welcome. It is this culture of humility and compassion that sets Mount Carmel apart. We see the big picture and do the right thing. That means a dedication to the well-being our both our colleagues and the patients they serve.Our Patient Care Support colleagues support our mission in a variety of ways. Their compassion and commitment to collaborative excellence positively impacts our patients and the communities we serve. This is what truly sets Mount Carmel apart. In return, Mount Carmel provides excellent learning and growth opportunities, excellent benefits and opportunities to succeed.The Emergency Department Tech provides care in an atmosphere sensitive to each person's physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs. The ED Tech is accountable for providing patient care as appropriately delegated by RN. This includes - personal care needs, clothing lists and preparation for admission.Responsibilities
Initiates respiratory interventions including oxygen therapy and assistance with preparation for intubation per physician order or protocol
Initiates and discontinues intravenous lines and intraosseous (IO) access as requested by the physician
Interprets cardiac rhythms and initiates appropriate treatment (CPR/defibrillation)
Transports and monitors stable telemetry and non-telemetry patients
Maintains professional radio communication with incoming EMS units
Performs patient care activities as appropriately delegated by the RN in a timely manner
Meets EMS at their point of entry
Ensures rooms are clean and ready for EMS patient arrival
Tracks EMS volume daily
Assists in ED patient flow with nursing staff
Activates internal EMS alerts
Facilitates transfers with ED and transfer center staff
Completes patient follow up calls and tracking
Performs visual acuity, eye irrigations and equipment setups
Performs CLIA-waived testing as assigned.
Follows appropriate protocols and participates as a team member for trauma, stroke, STEMI and sepsis alerts, and resuscitation.
Performs wound care and practices sterile technique when appropriate
Performs suture and staple removal, excluding facial region.
Inserts foley catheters (MCSA only), and obtains specimen from urine collection bag
Performs EKG
Performs Phlebotomy
Performs orthopedic duties
Participates in hazardous materials or disaster events
Performs duties as assigned in triage including facilitating door to EKG benchmark
Collects and documents patient data, i.e. vital signs, weight, procedures performed
Reports observations and condition changes to RN and/or physician in a timely manner, i.e. change in vital signs, symptoms
Effectively utilizes computer systems appropriate to area
Takes responsibility for restocking department as needed
Prepares patient and room for examination/evaluation
Requirements/Qualifications
High school graduate or equivalency
Effective Communication Skills
Discovering opportunities, support and excellence – all while making a real difference in patients’ lives – begins at Mount Carmel. Find a new beginning and advance your career with us.Mount Carmel and all its affiliates are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation or physical ability.Our Commitment to Diversity and InclusionTrinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health 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, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.Our Commitment to Diversity and InclusionTrinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.EOE including disability/veteran