Emergency Dept Tech I | Germantown ED | Full-Time | 3p-3a
Overview
If you are looking to make an impact on a meaningful scale, join us as we embrace the Power of One. For over a century we have served the health‑care needs of Memphis and the Mid‑South. This role attends to the needs of an assigned group of patients and assists licensed nursing personnel and physicians by performing various patient‑care activities and related non‑professional services while modeling the behavior exemplified in the MLH Mission, Vision, and Values.
Responsibilities
- Assist with patient care as directed by the Charge/Registered Nurse.
- Initiate and reassess vital signs, including pulse oximetry.
- Document and report findings to the nurse.
- Position patients correctly for examinations and procedures and assist with patient transportation.
- Ensure proper patient identification.
- Perform phlebotomy in accordance with protocol and safety standards.
- Provide orthopedic services after completing the CES orthopedic class, following provider orders.
- Apply and remove splints or plaster/fiberglass casts as ordered.
- Perform additional job functions promptly and document clinical care and observations, including EKGs per policy.
- Demonstrate and promote professional practice among all care‑team members.
- Complete mandatory and unit‑specific competency requirements.
- Perform other job functions as assigned or requested.
Education and Training Requirements
- Required: Technical degree or diploma as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT).
- Preferred: Technical degree or diploma as an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT).
- Preferred: Technical degree or diploma as a Paramedic.
Licenses and Certifications
- Required: Emergency Medical Personnel – Tennessee (Tennessee Emergency Medical Services Division).
- Required: Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association.
- Preferred: Basic Life Support – American Red Cross.
- Preferred: Advanced Emergency Medical Personnel – Tennessee (Tennessee Emergency Medical Services Division).
- Preferred: Advanced Emergency Medical Technician – Mississippi (Mississippi State Department of Health).
- Preferred: Emergency Medical Personnel – Arkansas (Arkansas Department of Health).
- Preferred: Paramedic – Mississippi (Mississippi State Department of Health).
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Successful completion of orientation.
- Ability to read, write, and understand verbal or written instructions.
- Effective verbal communication skills.
- Maintain confidentiality in accordance with policy, procedure, and HIPAA requirements.
- Compassion, patience, and deep concern for patients.
- Positive communication with patients, families, the public, and health‑care workers.
- Ability to cope with stressful situations, including death, dying, and anguished relatives.
- Compliance with safety/emergency procedures and nursing service policies.
- Proficiency with equipment required for patient care.
- Adherence to Methodist Healthcare Systems’ code of conduct.
Supervision
There are no supervisory or lead responsibilities assigned to this position.
Physical Demands
- Climbing, pushing, standing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion.
- Good balance and coordination.
- Medium work – exerting up to 50 lb of force occasionally and up to 25 lb frequently.
- Close visual acuity (color, depth perception, field of vision) for patient assessment, data analysis, transcription, computer use, and extensive reading.
- Frequent invasive and non‑invasive patient contact.
- Exposure to patient body fluids and hazardous or poisonous materials.
- Ability to react quickly to emergency situations.
Culture and Community
Our associates are passionate about the service they provide and the patients they serve. We value family, teamwork, and a “Power of One” culture that demands the highest standards of care and unity. Memphis offers a friendly community, a thriving downtown, and a low cost of living, providing daily opportunities to make a difference in the lives of our community members.