Emergency Medical Technician EMT - Emergency Department ED - FT Nights

Work Shift/Schedule: 12-hour evening to morning shifts.

About the Role

A unit-based Technician providing direct assistance in patient care for a diverse Emergency Department (ED) patient population. This position performs duties such as Point of Care Testing, general phlebotomy, and sample collection. Within the scope of practice of an EMT Intermediate/Advanced, this role promotes and establishes criteria for delivering quality care. Under the direction of licensed nursing staff, the Technician provides assistance and performs care within their scope of practice, serving adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. Clinical duties adhere to population-specific guidelines and National Patient Safety Goals as outlined in policy and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Abides by patient safety standard guidelines to ensure safety of patient and self.
• Maintains a safe, comfortable, clean, and therapeutic environment.
• Prioritizes workload appropriately, addressing urgent needs immediately.
• Reports and documents vital signs and patient updates as appropriate.
• Promptly identifies and reports physical and mental status changes to licensed staff.
• Recognizes and reports conditions that affect or compromise technical aspects of tests/procedures.
• Participates in assessing patients' physical and emotional needs and communicates findings to healthcare providers.
• Demonstrates competency and proficiency in preparing, assisting, and discharging patients.
• Demonstrates knowledge of dysrhythmias and conduction abnormalities, recognizing potential risks.
• Supports ED clinicians by understanding protocols for managing, promoting, and obtaining interpretations of STEMI EKGs.
• Performs satisfactorily in mock codes and other emergency drills.
• Correctly performs routine venipuncture and peripheral IV access within scope of practice.
• Correctly performs micro-collection and other special collection techniques.
• Ensures the integrity of submitted clinical specimens.
• Utilizes proper body mechanics to assist with positioning, mobility, hygiene, ADLs, and comfort needs.
• Attains proficiency with all required IT systems to support clinical staff.
• Maintains licensure as EMT Intermediate or Advanced in accordance with Georgia Office of EMS requirements.

Quality Improvement & Safety

• Uses performance measures to assess and improve the delivery of research-based practices.
• Promotes outcomes demonstrating high-quality and safe care.
• Performs unit assessments to provide context for problem identification and action.
• Implements quality and safety strategies based on current data, analysis, and risk anticipation.
• Promotes a culture of continuous quality improvement within the unit.
• Evaluates patient handoffs and transitions of care to improve outcomes.
• Uses datasets (e.g., HCAPS, NDNQI, population registries) to assess individual and unit outcomes of care.
• Facilitates modification of nursing interventions based on risk anticipation and evidence to improve outcomes.
• Facilitates the use of daily management systems to measure and respond to variances in quality and safety processes, including standard work, coaching, huddles, recognition, and improvement methods.

Requirements

• Current EMT Intermediate or EMT Advanced license in the State of Georgia.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Certificate or Diploma from an accredited learning institute in Emergency Medical Technology (required for Point of Care testing).
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience providing direct care to patients in pre-hospital, ED, or office environments (preferred).
• Documented experience and proficiency in peripheral venous sampling and IV access.

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to provide input and feedback into process improvement activities.
• Knowledge of basic medical skills and equipment within EMT scope of practice.
• Ability to work autonomously, anticipating patient and team needs.
• Excellent clinical knowledge and skills, demonstrated by competency assessment.
• Ability to teach and provide verbal and written instruction comprehensively.

Physical Demands

• Weight Lifted: Up to 50 lbs, occasionally (0-30% of time).
• Weight Carried: Up to 50 lbs, frequently (31-65% of time).
• Vision: Moderate, constantly (66-100% of time).
• Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Frequently (31-65% of time).
• Standing/Walking: Frequently (31-65% of time).
• Pushing/Pulling: Frequently (31-65% of time).
• Intensity of Work: Frequently (31-65% of time).
• Job requires reading, writing, reasoning, talking, and keyboarding.