ER Tech- UAP

Location Site: Salem Hospital Main Campus

Department: SH Emergency Center

Position Type: Full Time (36 hours/week)

Start Time: Variable night shift, variable scheduled days and start times

Pioneering healthcare since 1896, Salem Health is a top workplace offering market-leading pay where you can make a difference in the lives of those in the community where you live. Through incorporation of Lean driven principles, staff are able effect change in the organization to solve problems, and drive continuous improvement.

As an employer of choice, we are devoted to assuring that we provide a safe, healthy, and patient-centric workplace, while keeping staff wellbeing and satisfaction top of mind.

We invite you to learn more about our wonderful community: There's something about Salem, Oregon!

Your Role With Us:

If you like excitement, challenges and providing exceptional patient care all while working in one of the busiest emergency departments on the west coast, then you might be an ideal fit for the ER Tech-UAP position. You will provide patient care as directed by a RN within their authorized duties. You will need to be flexible, self-motivated and willing to work with a vast variety of patient care assignments.

Total Rewards Offerings:

Salem Health's comprehensive benefits package prioritizes your mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations and professional growth.

Full comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Basic and voluntary life insurance

Short and long-term disability

Live Well Wellness Program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(K) retirement plan with employer contributions.

Generous paid time off (PTO) accrual and holiday pay

Onsite fitness center with 24/7 badge access

Education assistance program

Public service loan forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employerhttps://studentaid.gov/

Food and drink discounts in the cafeteria.

Impressive discounts offered by Nike, Adidas, Carhartt and others.

Requirements:

• Required - One (1) year of recent experience in Acute Care, Ambulatory Care or Emergency Medical Service setting in at least ONE (1) of the following - CNA, EMT B, AEMT or EMT-P, Previous experience as an ED Tech or in a comparable role (i.e. CMA, UAP, Acute Care of ambulatory setting).

Background/Expertise:

• High School diploma or equivalent education required.
• Prefer phlebotomy skills and one year of recent experience in pre-hospital (EMS) or an emergency department or completion of one (1) year of nursing school within the last two (2) years is preferred.
• Ortho splinting experienced is also preferred.

Core Functions:

• Perform duties as designated by the leadership team/ or Charge RN.
• Perform basic patient care duties: undress patients and place into gown, monitor vital signs and document in EPIC, assist with toileting needs, ambulating patients, etc.
• Prioritize a variety of patient care and multi-task within skill and unit maintenance assignments.
• Accurately document pertinent patient information using verbal, written and electronic communication according to ED policy procedures and standards and time frames.
• Function as a member of the care team, assisting in the care of all patients within area assignments.
• Perform EKGs on a regular basis.
• Provide 1:1 observations for patient safety in accordance with training.
• Assist in high pressure situations (i.e. code blue code 3 medic and trauma patients).

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by law.

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact my.recruiter@salemhealth.org