Emergency Department Tech EMT
About The Position
This position provides basic and advanced life support to patients in an efficient, knowledgeable, and cost-effective manner. Care must be accurately documented and properly coordinated with other health care personnel. The role is based at Good Samaritan Hospital in Lafayette, Colorado, and is scheduled for 36 hours per week on the night shift, from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. EMT-Basic candidates must have Colorado-approved IV certification at the time of hire and should include proof of certification with their application. For paramedics, AEMTs, and EMT-Is, IV certification is included in licensure.
Requirements
- Current Basic EMT or Paramedic license in the state of practice.
- For EMTs working in an emergency department in Colorado, national certification or a state EMT license is acceptable.
- Basic Life Support (BLS-HCP) Certification for Healthcare Providers upon hire.
- IV certification upon hire. Colorado EMT-Basics must have state-approved IV certification at hire; for paramedics, AEMTs, and EMT-Is, IV certification is included in licensure.
Nice To Haves
- One year of related experience.
Responsibilities
- Obtain patients' vital signs, understand normal ranges and changes, and inform RNs or physicians of changes.
- Collect blood, urine, saliva, and stool samples for laboratory analysis.
- Insert Foley catheters, perform straight catheterizations, provide wound care, and fit patients for casts, hard splints, crutches, and other devices.
- Perform 12-lead EKGs and provide instruments to doctors and nurses during procedures.
- Assist with safe patient movement using safe patient-handling principles.
- Assist with ER admissions, schedule patient transfers, reinforce patient education, and assist with discharge instructions as provided by the RN.
- Apply and check restraints as directed by the RN or physician.
- Perform unit secretary duties, including maintaining patient charts and the daily assignment board, responding to phone calls, caring for and cleaning equipment, running patient-care errands, and providing accurate information to the interdisciplinary team.
- Follow infection-prevention principles and standards.
Benefits
- A comprehensive benefits package covering programs intended to support well-being and wellness.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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