Per Diem - Emergency Care Technician - ED - Nights – MHP

Memorial Healthcare • Pembroke Pines, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

At Memorial, we are dedicated to improving the health, well-being and, most of all, quality of life for the people entrusted to our care. An unwavering commitment to our service vision is what makes the difference. It is the foundation of The Memorial Experience. Summary: Under the supervision of an RN, performs basic patient care activities and continual one-on-one patient monitoring.

Requirements

• Accredited Program (Required)
• BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL)
• Paramedic License (PMD LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL)
• Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• No experience required.
• Certified as a Nursing Assistant (CNA) with certifications for EKG and Phlebotomy program; or LPN with EKG and Phlebotomy certifications, Patient Care Associate with EKG and Phlebotomy certifications or Emergency Medical Technician Program.

Responsibilities

• Assists physicians and nurses with performing medical procedures, including examinations, minor surgical interventions, orthopedic treatment, and resuscitation.
• Documents and communicates assessment findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to medical/nursing staff.
• Performs technical procedures as delegated, including but not limited to establishing IV access, performing ECGs and vital statistics/telemetry monitoring, collecting specimens, providing wound care, and transporting patients.
• Upon successful completion of training and demonstration of clinical competency, will be able to perform the following functions in Emergency Departments when approved by and under the supervision of the Emergency Services Medical Director: Ultrasound Guided Peripheral IV Placement, Intraosseous (IO) placement, Insertion of Nasogastric Tube, Triage (all aspects except Acuity Level Designation), IV Fluid Administration, Medication Administration (limited), Operation of IV infusion device (IV pump).
• Assists with keeping department areas clean, stocked, and orderly.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed