Emergency Department Tech (EMT)

Modoc Medical Center•Alturas, CA

1d•$20 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Nurse Manager, the Emergency Department Technician is responsible for performing patient care activities within his/her scope of practice for an assigned group of patients daily and documents care given. Emergency Department Technicians provide direct patient care under the supervision of licensed nurses. This position description is intended to identify some of the duties and responsibilities of this position. MODOC MEDICAL CENTER reserves the right to modify, supplement, delete or augment the duties and responsibilities specified in this position description, at MODOC MEDICAL CENTER’S sole and absolute discretion.

Requirements

High School Diploma.
Current certification as an EMT (Emergency Medical Technician), MA (medical assistant) or C.N.A. (Certified Nursing Assistant) within the state of California.
Current BLS level CPR certification.
Ability to work with others, at all levels within the organization, and collaborate effectively.
Is dependable, reliable with good attendance and the ability to work with others, at all levels within the organization, and collaborate effectively.
Above-average interpersonal, problem-solving, and written and oral communication skills.
Must be a team player to all departments, confidential of sensitive data, respectful of all other staff members, considerate of other people’s time, and accountable for work output.

Nice To Haves

2-5 years clinical experience in hospital/nursing home setting desirable.

Responsibilities

Always demonstrates a professional behavior, both when on duty and as a representative of the hospital outside of normal work hours.
Always demonstrates a positive working relationship with patients, visitors and facility staff.
Respectfully to managers and supervisors.
Demonstrates organizational ability and time management.
Produces deliverable products on time, within budget with minimal direction.
Demonstrates the ability to compile and organize data using Microsoft Office Applications.
Ability to make appropriate recommendations or conclusions, given the data obtained.
Maintains an organized set of records, delivers records immediately upon request, for the functions that are performed within the scope of this job.
Communicates appropriately, respectfully, and clearly to directors, managers, and coworkers.
Accepts direction as provided without questioning authority, within the chain of command.
Performs all assigned tasks accurately.
Takes direction from others to include those employees of other departments with which he/she works on a temporary basis in accordance with the chain of command.
Demonstrates ability to effectively use office machines in the performance of job functions.
Answers phone calls, assists public, and forwards appropriately if necessary in a professional and friendly manner.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Organizational ability and time management is demonstrated.
Delivers direct patient care according to established protocol.
Stocks, cleans, and maintains patient rooms at least daily and more frequently as needed.
Monitors and records the patients’ vital signs accurately and according to established procedures including temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure and oxygen saturation.
Obtain vital signs prior to discharge of the emergency department patients.
Performs or assists with treatments or procedures ordered by the physician including application of ted hose, ace bandage, application of splints; oxygen administration, cold packs, minor dressing changes, perform 12-lead EKG’s, assist with preparation of patient for exams, undressing/gowning, performs CPR, and set up for suturing or other special procedures/trays as directed by the provider/licensed nursing staff.
Assists patients with activity and transfer including position change, dangling, ambulation, ROM (range of motion), use of walker, cane, crutches, prosthetic devices, and gait belt use.
Obtain specimens from patients using established procedures including urinalysis, stool, and sputum. If certified in phlebotomy, may draw blood specimens.
Cares for patients on the cardiac monitor and with IV’s, foley catheters, nasogastric tubes, colostomies, and amputations.
Completes registration process for patients seen in the emergency department according to established procedures and assists in making them and their families oriented and comfortable.
Obtains copies of the patient's license and insurance card and places on the chart.
Cares for patients in isolation following established procedures. Uses PPE when appropriate. Places contaminated linen and trash in appropriate containers according to established procedures. Abides by Standard Precautions.
Assists in meeting patients’ and their families’ emotional, psychological, and teaching needs while in the hospital. Notifies the charge nurse when problems arise. Helps support patient families during and after death. Does post-mortem care according to established procedures.
Observes safety rules while transporting patients per wheelchair, gurney, etc. Uses gait belt and Hoyer lift appropriately when ambulating, transferring patients. Reports any equipment problems or safety hazard to the charge nurse.
Charts care given and observations made accurately for the emergency department patients following established procedures.
Assists team members as necessary in completing work assignments, endeavors to work with team members to build a spirit of teamwork. Knows and uses established channels of communication. Monitor the lobby after hours and on weekends to ensure patient safety (Front desk personnel leave at 1630.) The emergency department technician will remain in the triage area after this time to monitor and assist any patients/family members that present at that time.
Participates in ward discussions regarding patient care issues. Offers suggestions for improved patient care.
Performs additional duties as requested or assigned by the charge nurse or nursing administration.
Pre-registers patients for scheduled admissions and outpatient procedures, obtaining required authorizations and verifying third party coverage eligibility, and forwards documentation to appropriate locations. Creates and processes registrations for other departments outside of the acute hospital when necessary or assigned. Obtains signatures on Conditions of Admission and initiates the advance directive process.
Adheres to dress code; appearance is neat and professional.
Completes annual education requirements if applicable.
Maintains regulatory requirements.
Wears identification while on duty.
Attends annual evaluation and participates actively in this process.
Reports to work on time and as scheduled; completes work in designated time.
Attends all meetings as appropriate.
Exhibits the mission, ethics and goals of Modoc Medical Center in the performance of job duties.
Performs other duties, as assigned.
A willingness to work beyond normal working hours, and in other positions temporarily, when necessary (If EMT, willing to assist with transfers to another facility).
Is involved with personnel, visitors, and government agencies, etc., when necessary.
Must function independently, have personal integrity, have flexibility and the ability to work effectively with other personnel, clients and support agencies.
Sits, stands, bends, lifts, walks and moves intermittently during working hours.
Able to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance.