ED TECH I in Elkins, West Virginia at Davis Health System

Position Summary:

Provides assistance to the medical and nursing staff in giving direct patient care. Provides technical services as assigned and directed. Attends nursing station and performs clerical and reception duties. Requisitions supplies, equipment, and services as directed.

Position Qualifications:

Minimum Education: High school or equivalent

Preferred Experience: EMT or CNA

One-year previous clinical experience in area of expertise or

Licensed paramedic with a minimum of 1 year runtime experience, preferably current

Required Training Course(s): CPR certification

Skills: Ability to read, write, and comprehend medical terminology

Proper telephone etiquette

Basic computer skills

Ability to perform detailed assignments

Ability to work under pressure

Ability to effectively communicate with patients, hospital staff, and visitors

Physical Demands: Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching

Prolonged extensive or considerable standing/walking

Considerably heavy lifting, e.g., lifts, positions, pushes and/or transfers supplies and equipment

Working Conditions: The Emergency Department can, and often is, a fast paced and demanding work environment that requires the ability to multitask, think quickly, and work effectively as a critical team member. Employees will be:

§ Regularly exposed to the risk of bloodborne diseases

§ Have contact with patients under wide variety of circumstances

§ May be exposed to patient elements

§ Exposed to unpleasant elements (accidents, injuries, and illness)

§ Subject to varying and unpredictable situations

§ Required to handle emergency or crisis situations

§ Subject to irregular hours