ED Admit Tech | UF Health Jacksonville Emergency Dept | Full-time | Nights

UF Health • Jacksonville, FL

5h

About The Position

The Emergency Medical Technician performs and documents direct routine patient care under the supervision of a licensed provider and according to hospital guidelines. The position serves patients of all age groups and requires less than one year of practical clinical experience. The role is full-time and scheduled for nights.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or vocational training.
• Current Florida EMT license or current Florida Paramedic license.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
• Less than one year of practical clinical experience.
• Knowledge of patient care and basic human needs across the lifespan.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, aseptic techniques, acute and chronic disease processes, standard universal precautions, and basic anatomy and human body systems.
• Ability to recognize obvious job-related emergencies, maintain confidentiality, and read and write in English.
• Ability to recognize lethal EKG rhythms; perform electrocardiograms, IV insertion, urinary catheter insertion, gastric tube insertion, and phlebotomy; provide basic wound care; splint musculoskeletal injuries; operate an Automatic External Defibrillator; perform chest compressions; and perform eye irrigation.

Nice To Haves

• One or more years of previous experience in a health care environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform direct routine patient care under the supervision of a licensed provider and according to hospital guidelines.
• Document direct routine patient care.
• Recognize lethal EKG rhythms and perform electrocardiograms.
• Perform IV insertion, urinary catheter insertion, gastric tube insertion, and phlebotomy.
• Provide basic wound care and splint musculoskeletal injuries.
• Operate an Automatic External Defibrillator and perform chest compressions.
• Perform eye irrigation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED