Pool Emergency Medical Technician

About the Role

The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) within a hospital setting provides essential emergency care and support to patients in critical situations. Strong communication, teamwork, and the ability to remain calm under pressure are essential for success in this role.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient care tasks in a safe and competent manner without deviation from the standard of care or hospital policy and procedure.
• Coordinates care with the RN and other interdisciplinary care to optimize patient outcomes.
• Demonstrates ability to recognize changes in patient status and report changes to RN immediately; assists in providing appropriate interventions in a timely manner.
• Maintains complete and timely documentation that assures accurate reflection of care provided.
• Maintains communication with RN throughout entire shift to ensure accuracy of information and care provided.
• Promptly responds to patients' requests for assistance in a professional and effective manner.
• Completes EKGs for acute chest pain in a timely fashion.
• Performs other duties as assigned in an engaged and positive manner.
• Interacts with physicians, patients, visitors, department staff, and other hospital staff members in a professional manner; responds to requests in a timely manner.
• Handles daily departmental tasks, as needed, without direct prompting and supervision.
• Performs other functions as assigned, which may include assuring a clean environment, basic housekeeping, restocking equipment or supplies, and reporting damaged or unsafe/malfunctioning equipment according to policy.

Requirements

• Technical Program in Emergency Medical Technology.
• License/Registration - Issued by Florida or Compact State Emergency Medical Technician Certification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
• Three years' experience in a clinical setting.

Pay

Minimum salary: $18.75 per hour.

Schedule

• Per Diem/Pool.
• Evening shift.
• On-site.

Primary location: TGH Crystal River, Crystal River.