Emergency Care Associate (ECA)/ED Tech- Mercy Health Austintown

At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Emergency Care Associate works with the team, the Registered Nurse(RN), and other health team members, to provide direct patient care. As a member of the Patient Care Team, the Associate/Assistant is cross-trained to perform a wide range of essential patient services. The Associate/Assistant performs a variety of basic population specific duties to assist in the care of the patients under the direction of the RN who has determined appropriate tasks for delegation. The Associate/Assistant makes observations as directed by the RN and reports deviations to the RN.

Performs general patient care including. Obtains and records vital signs records Intake and Output and others as assigned by nurse. Collects specimens (i.e., urine, stool, sputum) and ensures timely transport of specimens to the lab. Lifts, ambulates and transports patient. Seeks assistance as needed. Positions patient and performs range of motion. Accurately charts patient information following the guidelines for charting by standards. Prepares patient for meals, distributes food trays, feeds patient and removes trays. Conducts Hourly Rounding as Demonstrates competency in providing population specific care determined by patient populations served. Anticipates patient's needs and responds in a timely manner to patient and other caregiver requests. Provides friendly assistance to patient's family members and visitors. Acts as a liaison and support person for family members. Conveys needs to appropriate personnel.

Required: Basic EMT

Required: BLS - American Heart Association

Experience: EMS experience, Phlebotomy experience preferred, Computer literacy

Job Hazard Risks

Lifting

Infectious Disease Exposure

Hazard Materials Exposure (Nuclear, Biological, Chemical)

Workplace Violence Potential

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance w/AD&D

Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health - Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours - Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email ~~~ . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at ~~~