Emergency Department Tech | EDT I | North | PRN | Day

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare•Memphis, TN

About The Position

If you are looking to make an impact on a meaningful scale, come join us as we embrace the Power of One! We strive to be an employer of choice and establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where Associates can grow their career caring for others. For over a century, we’ve served the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid-South. Responsible for attending to the needs of an assigned group of patients and aiding the licensed nursing personnel and physician in the care of patients by performing various patient care activities and related non-professional services. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values. Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence. A Brief Overview Responsible for attending to the needs of an assigned group of patients and aiding the licensed nursing personnel and physician in the care of patients by performing various patient care activities and related non-professional services. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

Requirements

Technical Degree or Diploma Emerg Medical Tech (EMT)
Clinical/field experience 0-1 years
BASIC LIFE SUPPORT - American Heart Association
Emergency Medical Personnel Tennessee - Tennessee Emergency Medical Services Division
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support - American Heart Association
Successful completion orientation.
Ability to read, write, and understand verbal or written instructions.
Ability to effectively communicate verbally with others.
Abiltiy to maintain confidentialty at all times according to policy and procedures and HIPAA requirements.
Demonstrates compassion and patience with a deep level of concern for patients.
Must be able to communicate effectively and in a positive manner with patients, family, public, and other health care workers.
Must be able to cope with stressful situations, including death and dying and dealing with anguished relatives.
Comply with Safety/Emergency Procedures and Nursing Service policies.
Use equipment required for implementing patient care.
Adhere to Methodist Healthcare Systems’ code of conduct.

Nice To Haves

Technical Degree or Diploma Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT)
Technical Degree or Diploma Paramedic
BASIC LIFE SUPPORT American Red Cross - American Red Cross
Advanced Emergency Medical Personnel - Tennessee - Tennessee Emergency Medical Services Division
Pediatric Advanced Life Support - American Heart Association
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician - Mississippi - Mississippi State Department of Health
Emergency Medical Personnel Arkansas - Arkansas Department of Health
Paramedic Mississippi - Mississippi State Department of Health

Responsibilities

Assists with patient care as directed by the Charge/Registered Nurse.
Initiates and reassesses vital signs including pulse oximetry. Documents and reports findings to nurse.
Effectively/correctly positions patients for examinations and procedures and assists with transportation of patients.
Ensures proper identification of patients.
Performs phlebotomy in a professional manner according to protocol and safety standards.
Responsible for the safe administration of medications using barcode scanning approved by department policy providing necessary observation and documentation of the effects of the drug administered.
Administers select medications approved by department policy as indicated and ordered.
Performs additional job functions in a timely fashion and documents on clinical care and pertinent observations on appropriate records such as performing EKGs in accordance with policy and procedure.
Demonstrates and promotes professional practice of all members of the care team.
Completes mandatory and unit specific competency requirements.
Performs other job functions as assigned or requested.