Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
About The Position
The Advanced Emergency Department Technician performs Emergency Department Technician duties and other routine tasks within the limits of their training and certification while caring for Emergency Department patients. Care is provided under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role includes assisting with patient care and mobility, supporting nurses with vital signs and transportation, and helping meet patients’ daily needs. The technician provides hands-on care while maintaining patient dignity, privacy, and safety, and helps create a safe, clean, and comfortable patient environment. The position is part of the Emergency Department team supporting patients during urgent and vulnerable moments.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Current South Carolina Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) or Paramedic certification.
- American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience with EKG, Phlebotomy, and Cardiac Monitoring.
Responsibilities
- Provide compassionate, hands-on patient care within the scope of training and certification.
- Assist patients with personal hygiene, dressing, walking, and other activities of daily living.
- Help maintain a safe, clean, and comfortable patient environment.
- Change bed linens and assist with transporting patients to tests and procedures.
- Serve and collect meal trays and provide between-meal nourishment as needed.
- Obtain and record temperatures and vital signs under the direction of a nurse.
- Support nurses and the emergency care team with patient care activities.
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, nurses, providers, and other members of the healthcare team.
- Maintain patient dignity, privacy, and safety while providing compassionate care.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
