Clinical Tech EMT Inpatient HSS at NCH

At Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) at Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH), we redefine what’s possible in healthcare. Ranked the #1 orthopedic hospital in the nation by U.S. News & World Report for 15 consecutive years and the #1 orthopedic hospital in the world by Newsweek, HSS has partnered with NCH to bring world-class orthopedic care to Naples. Our state-of-the-art facility combines surgical innovation, advanced rehabilitation, and pioneering research to deliver transformative patient outcomes.

We foster a high-performing culture that empowers individuals to thrive while collaborating with leading experts in a dynamic environment. Joining HSS at NCH means contributing to groundbreaking work that challenges you to grow and make a lasting impact on patients' lives.

About the role

The Clinical Technician EMT provides direct patient care under the direction of a nurse and performs tasks essential to unit operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform, assist, reinforce, and deliver patient care based on unit acuity and staffing levels.
• Receive reports from primary care partners and complete assignments in a timely, organized manner.
• Instruct and reinforce appropriate patient care activities under the direction of licensed professionals.
• Respond promptly to patient requests and communicate changes to the care team.
• Perform emergency measures, including CPR, when indicated.
• Maintain annual competency in patient-specific procedures.
• Document care accurately and timely in the electronic medical record.
• Input accurate data into EKG machines and present findings to the primary care partner.
• Perform phlebotomy, collect and label specimens (urine, blood, sputum, stool), and deliver them to the lab using Universal Precautions.
• Apply orthopedic splints under the direction of a Registered Nurse, Physician, or Provider and document in the electronic medical record.
• Assist with simple dressings using aseptic technique.
• Accurately perform glucometer finger sticks and Point-of-Care Testing (POCT), including quality control.
• Perform venipuncture following hospital protocol.
• Provide post-mortem care.
• Assist clinicians or public safety with restraint application for violent or combative patients when necessary.
• Transport patients to other hospital areas as needed.
• Act as a patient sitter for one-to-one observation when required.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
• Valid Florida EMT or Paramedic licensure with acute care experience.
• Orthopedic experience strongly preferred.
• Basic computer skills: ability to operate a PC, create/save/print documents, and input data.