EMT-B Days FT

San Juan Regional Medical Center•Farmington, NM

18h•Onsite

About The Position

San Juan Regional Medical Center is a values-driven organization committed to delivering exceptional healthcare and making life better for the community. The ED Tech EMT Basic provides patient care under the direction of emergency department (ED) RNs and MDs, adhering to established department standards and procedures, and operating within the New Mexico EMT Basic scope of practice. The organization emphasizes values such as Sacred Trust, Personal Reverence, Thoughtful Anticipation, Team Accountability, and Creative Vitality, expecting a deep level of commitment from its team members to fulfill its mission.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED
Healthcare Provider BLS certification
Current New Mexico EMT Basic License or National Registry of EMTs Basic License

Nice To Haves

Healthcare related work or volunteer experience

Responsibilities

Implements MD orders under supervision of an RN as allowed under this purpose description.
Splint application
Wound irrigation and preparation for suturing
12 lead EKGs
Foley catheter insertion
Venipuncture for the purpose of obtaining blood samples
Peripheral IV insertion once completion of training
Point of care (POC) testing includes glucose, urine dip, strep, and pregnancy testing, iStat testing of venous and arterial blood samples and blood alcohol testing via breathalyzer analysis
Upon initiation by an RN or MD, application of restraint or seclusion in an emergency situation in order to ensure the immediate physical safety of patients, staff, or visitors when other less restrictive interventions have been deemed ineffective
Act as an observer for a restrained or secluded patient
Spinal immobilization and vehicle extrication for patients self-presenting to the ED with suspected spinal injury
Performance of CPR as indicated and/or directed, including BVM ventilation and chest compressions
Set up suture trays and central line trays according to sterile procedure
Set up of rapid infuser, chest drainage systems, and suction equipment
Provides patient education and training in the use of crutches
Responds as a member of the ED Code team to patients requiring resuscitation in other departments on the first floor of the hospital for the purposes of performing CPR
Performs as a member of the trauma resuscitation team
Under triage RN supervision, performs quick look triage and directs patients to registration, the triage RN or immediately to a treatment space as indicated by patient condition.
Performance of twelve (12) lead EKGs within ten (10) minutes of arrival for patients presenting with chest pain
POC testing per protocol
Take and document vital signs.
Repeat vital signs per policy on patients waiting in the ED lobby
Receives and documents EMS patient reports from the field, advises the Charge RN and/or MD of patient condition, and whether the patient meets trauma, stroke or stemi alert criteria
Acts as a patient and family advocate.
Recognize changes in patient condition and report this information to an RN or MD as indicated.
Performs Legal Blood Alcohol blood draws at the request of Law Enforcement personnel
Documents all procedures and patient care interventions performed in the patient care record
Acts in capacity as department unit secretary
Acts as an observer or sitter for At Risk Patients requiring observation
Transport of stable patients to and from the radiology department and to inpatient care units
Assists with the transportation of patients to and from the helipad
Assists with lifting and transfer of patients
Performs daily duties of POC quality control checks, stocking, and temperature checks as outlined on the Tech Daily Assignment sheet
When acting in capacity as Lead Tech, ensures that all daily tech duties are assigned and completed
Reports to the charge nurse or ED Support Services Coordinator any broken or malfunctioning equipment
Utilizes universal precautions and infection control procedures according to hospital policy
Cleans patient rooms and patient monitoring equipment between patient care episodes
Perform suture removal on patients over the age of sixteen (16)
Acts as member of the procedural sedation team
Defibrillation as directed by the ED code team using an AED
Removal of NG tubes under supervision or direction of an RN or MD
Performs other duties as requested/assigned
Each employee is responsible for implementing SJRMC’s Service Standards into their daily work: Safety, Courtesy, Effectiveness, and Stewardship