Job Posting
ERTech-Emergency Room - Emergency Department
Purpose: The purpose of this position is to be responsible for performing tasks to support the patient flow of the emergency department.
• Follow the mission, vision, and values of Salem Memorial District Hospital.
• Works under the general supervision of the department director and direct supervision of the charge nurse.
• Proactively recognizes and assists patients throughout the healthcare system, responding to their needs/concerns in a prompt and efficient manner.
• Adhere to professional standards, follow policies and procedures, and abide by federal, state, and local requirements.
• Follow hospital safety measures such as infection prevention, safe patient handling and movement, critical lab notification, etc., to ensure that the patient care is provided in an optimally safe environment.
• Maintains work area and equipment cleanliness according to department standards.
• Performs stocking and cleaning functions within the department.
• Assists in the provision of basic patient comfort measures.
• Performs certain technical duties as assigned by the licensed staff, within competencies measured.
• Assists with Medication Reconciliation functions.
• Assists with transportation of patients, specimens, and equipment as required by the department.
• Attends and participates in departmental meetings, in-services and required training.
• Keeps abreast of current trends and knowledge through continuing education.
• Other duties as required.
Certification Requirements
• Current Missouri EMT-B or CNA license
• BLS certification
• Any other classes deemed appropriate by the Department Director
Work Experience, Skills and Strengths
• Minimum 1 year experience is preferred. SMDH may, at their discretion, choose to perform on-the-job training for this position.
• ER experience preferred.
• Able to communicate and work with a wide variety of staff, patients, and families.
• Team-driven individual who works well with others.
• Exhibits valuable time management skills.
• Strong critical thinking/problem solving skills.
• Basic computer skills
• Flexibility and ability to work in a multi-tasking environment.
Physical Requirements
• Must be able to bend, stoop, lift a minimum of at least 75 pounds, and move intermittently throughout the workday including standing, walking, sitting, lifting, turning, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, crouching, twisting, reaching.
• Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
Working Conditions
• Required to sit or stand for long periods of time with frequent bending and occasional squatting.
• Works with biohazardous material daily.
• Required to wear and use proper personal protective equipment.
• Works indoors in a temperature-controlled environment.
• May be exposed to infectious diseases, frequent exposure to communicable diseases via blood and other body fluids, waste, conditions etc. as well as periodic contact with conditions such as fumes, noise, chemicals, and hazards.
The Ideal Candidate
• The ideal candidate has friendly and compassionate personality with experience in direct patient care and can aid with a variety of patients who may have different mental capabilities, sometimes requiring creativity, in a professional manner and/or displays the aptitude to perform in this manner.
• Must exhibit excellent patient centered customer service along with a positive attitude.
• Must always display ethical conduct.
• Fosters an atmosphere of teamwork and accountability.
• Must have good written and verbal communication skills.
Additional Information
Position Type : Full Time
Contact Information
Salem Memorial District Hospital
35629 Highway 72
Salem, MO 65560
Phone: 573-729-6626 |
