ED Technician Observation

Ed Technician - Observation
Part-Time, 24 hrs/week, 7p-7:30a, every other weekend/holiday
Summa Health System - Akron Campus

Summa Health System is recognized as one of the region’s top employers by a number of third party organizations, including North Coast 99. Exceptional candidates gravitate to Summa because of its culture, passion for delivering excellent service to our patients and families commitment to our philosophy of servant leadership, collegial working relationships at every level of the organization and competitive pay and benefits.

• $5/hr shift differential for nights and $1/hr shift differential for weekends

Summa Health offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program to include medical, dental, vision, life, paid time off as well as many other benefits.

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.

Formal

Education Required:

• 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.

• One (1) year of patient care experience.

• 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.

• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

$18.31/hr - $21.97/hr

The salary range on this job posting/advertising is base salary exclusive of any bonuses or differentials. Many factors, such as years of relevant experience and geographical location are considered when determining the starting rate of pay. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members when determining offers. Please keep in mind that the range that is listed is the full base salary range.

Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical.

• 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