Emergency Department Technician - Emergency Department

Job Description

***Emergency Department Technician - Emergency Department - TriHealth Clinton Regional Hospital

CMH Regional Health System's Clinton Memorial Hospital (CMH) is a 165-bed hospital located in the heart of Wilmington, Ohio-a charming community that offers the tranquility and friendliness of country living. Nestled in a scenic rural setting, Wilmington provides a peaceful lifestyle with easy access to urban amenities. It's centrally located just an hour's drive from three of Ohio's major metropolitan areas: Cincinnati, Dayton, and Columbus. This unique location allows healthcare professionals to enjoy a relaxed pace of life while staying connected to vibrant city culture, entertainment, and career opportunities.

We're excited to welcome TriHealth Clinton Regional Hospital to our system-marking a new chapter in our shared mission to deliver exceptional care and strengthen our regional network.

We offer career growth opportunities, a comprehensive benefits package, and competitive shift differentials with the potential to earn up to an additional $3.75 per hour, based on shift, hours worked, and organizational guidelines.

Apply today and grow your career with a team that truly values you.

Location Advantage: Country Living with City Access

Location:

• Clinton Regional Hospital at 610 W Main St, Wilmington, OH 45177

Work Schedule:

• Full-Time (72 hours bi-weekly)
• Mid shift from 10AM - 10PM
• Weekend and holiday rotation

Incentives & Benefits:

In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement plans, and tuition reimbursement, this role offers competitive shift differentials, with the opportunity to earn up to an additional $3.75 per hour based on shift, hours worked, organizational guidelines. Please view our benefits page

Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED Degree or GED (Required)

Job Overview:

This position provides assistance and/or performs basic specified treatments and procedures under the direct supervision of the charge nurse or designated RN. This position may also perform non-direct patient care activities as assigned, requested, or directed. Duties include stocking of supplies, cleaning equipment, temperature checks, performing EKGs, transporting patients as needed, and collection of urine drug screens.

Job Responsibilities:

• Communicates effectively with others. Reports patient related information in a timely manner. Reports problems in completing assignment/tasks in a timely manner to the appropriate person. Documents observations and tasks performed.
• Communicates effectively with others. Shows respect to patients, families and co-workers. Reports patient related information in a timely manner. Reports problems in completing assignment/tasks in a timely manner to the appropriate person. Documents observations and tasks performed. Works in collaboration with all members of the health care team. Utilizes chain of command appropriately.
• Demonstrates leadership ability through participation in the technician preceptor program and/or participation in a TriHealth or unit based committee. Has met all Unit and TriHealth requirements such as annual competencies. Has attended the required number of staff meetings.
• Maintains a safe environment. Reports real and potential safety hazards to the charge nurse and completes safety event report as necessary. Complies with Infection Control policies. Demonstrates knowledge of safety/emergency policies and procedures and appropriately corrects any identified hazards.
• Performs and documents basic patient care related procedures under the direct supervision of an RN. Maintains competency of tasks in which the technician has been trained. Follows appropriate procedures for performing EKGs, and collection of lab specimens within the parameters of documented competency. Transports patients by stretcher or wheelchair. Seeks clarification from the RN when in doubt regarding appropriate process. Completes assigned tasks within required timeframe.
• Performs supply, equipment, and environmental-related activities as required. Recognizes and reports problems with supply/equipment availability in a timely manner. Performs and documents temperature checks and quality controls as directed. Stocks and maintains EKG cart, maintains appropriate number of filled oxygen tanks. Prepares equipment and instruments for cleaning by central supply. Stocks supplies, to include nurse servers, cabinet drawers, and carts. Cleans unit equipment including stretchers.

Working Conditions:
Climbing - Rarely
Concentrating - Frequently
Continuous Learning - Frequently
Hearing: Other Sounds - Frequently
Interpersonal Communication - Consistently
Kneeling - Occasionally
Lifting <10 Lbs. - Consistently
Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Frequently
Lifting <50 Lbs. - Frequently
Pulling - Consistently
Pushing - Consistently
Reaching - Consistently
Reading - Consistently
Sitting - Frequently
Standing - Frequently
Stooping - Occasionally
Talking - Consistently
Thinking/Reasoning - Consistently
Use of Hands - Consistently
Color Vision - Frequently
Visual Acuity: Far - Frequently
Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently
Walking - Consistently

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors:
At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following:

Serve: ALWAYS...
• Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"
• Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist
• Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas

Excel: ALWAYS...
• Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met
• Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)
• Work on improving quality, safety, and service

Respect: ALWAYS...
• Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.
• Respect everyone's opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.
• Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.

Value: ALWAYS...
• Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.
• Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.
• Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.

Engage: ALWAYS...
• Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.
• Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community

Job Keywords: Emergency, PCA, ACT, STNA, CNA, Aide