ER Tech, EMT-B, EMT

Duties and Responsibilities

• Collections clinical data and reports any unusual results to the nurse.
• Performs 12 Lead EKGs as directed.
• Placed patients on cardiac monitors and begins oxygen therapy as directed.
• Maintains availability of required supplies in patient cubicles and supply cupboards within the larger ED.
• Completes patient rounds on an hourly basis.
• Maintains open communication with the nursing staff.
• Performs assigned therapeutic tasks:
• Lifting, positioning, ambulating patients.
• Aids with dressing changes as directed of RN.
• Aids with feeding patients.
• Aids with application of restraints as directed.
• Performs oral and nasal suctioning as directed.
• Setups suture trays and accessories and cleans wounds as directed by the nurse.
• Collects specimens as assigned:
• Performs phlebotomy for blood specimen collection and transports to laboratory when needed.
• Collects urine, stool, and sputum specimens as directed.
• Draws type/cross match for blood administration and properly sends specimens to the lab.
• Aids with exams as instructed and obtains cultures as needed.
• Performs basic nursing procedures as directed:
• Aids patients with oral hygiene, personal grooming, and bathing as needed.
• Provides patients with bedpans, urinals, and blankets when requested.
• Delivers and removes food trays promptly and changes bed linen according to policy and patient need.
• Retakes vital signs in triage and patients waiting for test results at 2-4 hours intervals or as directed by the nurse.
• Anticipates need for supplies for dressing changes, repair of laceration or other procedures, and places required supplies at the bedside in preparation for use.
• Aids with transport of patients as directed; upon successful completion of Basic Arrhythmia course, may transport STABLE monitored patients to the Telemetry Unit and/or to diagnostic testing areas.
• Answers the telephone and takes messages adhering to all HIPPA guidelines.
• After patients have left the treatment area:
• Strips and cleans carts, covers with clean linen, and puts carts in rooms where needed.
• Cleans and restocks treatment rooms to prepare the room for the next patient.
• Performs post-mortem care as directed.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• A high school diploma is required.
• Prior experience in a comparable position at Insight Hospital or EMTB (Emergency Medical Technician Basic) is required.
• CPR Certification is required.
• Demonstrate basic competencies and successful passage of a cognitive exam upon completion of orientation required.
• Hospital experience and CNL certificate preferred.
• Ability to quickly recognize changes in condition and needs of patients.
• Knowledge of patients’ growth and developmental needs.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of accuracy in carrying out work duties.
• Ability to work with city departments such as police, fire, ambulance, and other health care officials.

Benefits

• Paid Sick Time - effective 90 days after employment.
• Paid Vacation Time - effective 90 days after employment.
• Health, vision & dental benefits - eligible at 30 days, following the 1st of the following month.
• Short and long-term disability and basic life insurance - after 30 days of employment.

Insight is an equal opportunity employer and values workplace diversity!