Emergency Dept Tech II

About the role

Responsible for attending to the needs of an assigned group of patients and aiding the licensed nursing personnel and physician in the care of patients by performing various patient care activities and related non‑professional services. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in 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 and document/report findings to the nurse.
• Effectively and correctly position patients for examinations and procedures and assist with transportation of patients.
• Ensure proper identification of patients.
• Perform phlebotomy in a professional manner according to protocol and safety standards.
• Safely administer medications using barcode scanning approved by department policy, providing necessary observation and documentation of drug effects.
• Administer select medications approved by department policy as indicated and ordered.
• Perform additional job functions in a timely fashion and document clinical care and pertinent observations on appropriate records, such as performing EKGs in accordance with policy and procedure.
• Demonstrate and promote professional practice of all members of the care team.
• Complete mandatory and unit‑specific competency requirements.
• Perform other job functions as assigned or requested.

Education and Training Requirements

• Required – Technical Degree or Diploma, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT).
• Preferred – Technical Degree or Diploma, Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT).
• Preferred – Technical Degree or Diploma, Paramedic.

Work Experience Requirements

• Required – Clinical/field experience 0‑1 years.

Licenses and Certifications

• Required – Basic Life Support (American Heart Association).
• Required – Emergency Medical Personnel, Tennessee (Tennessee Emergency Medical Services Division).
• Required – Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (American Heart Association).
• Preferred – Basic Life Support (American Red Cross).
• Preferred – Advanced Emergency Medical Personnel – Tennessee (Tennessee Emergency Medical Services Division).
• Preferred – Pediatric Advanced Life Support (American Heart Association).
• 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.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally with others.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times according to policy, procedures, and HIPAA requirements.
• Demonstrates compassion and patience with a deep level of concern for patients.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and positively with patients, families, the public, and other health‑care workers.
• Ability to cope with stressful situations, including death, dying, and dealing with anguished relatives.
• Compliance with safety/emergency procedures and nursing service policies.
• Use of equipment required for implementing patient care.
• Adherence to Methodist Healthcare Systems’ code of conduct.

Supervision

There are no supervisory or lead responsibilities assigned to this position.

Physical Demands

The physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion. Must have good balance and coordination. Medium work – exerting up to 50 lb of force occasionally and/or up to 25 lb of force frequently. The associate is required to have close visual acuity (including color, depth perception, and field of vision) to perform activities such as assessing patients, preparing and analyzing data, transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, or extensive reading. Frequent invasive and non‑invasive patient contact, exposure to patient body fluids, and exposure to hazardous or poisonous materials. Ability to react quickly to emergency situations.