Emergency Department Technician CDH Part-time Days
About The Position
The Emergency Department Technician (described in the posting as a Paramedic) provides patient care within a defined scope of practice, including monitoring and observation, specified treatments and procedures, environmental and personal safety, and effective communication. The position functions under the direction of an Emergency Nurse (RN) and physician and collects pertinent data within the employee’s certification scope, reporting clinical findings to the RN and physicians. The role assists patients with basic care needs and supports their well-being in accordance with established nursing policies and procedures. Work is scheduled from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., with an every-third-weekend rotation, for 20 hours per week (0.5 FTE).
Requirements
- Current unrestricted EMT-P license, or EMT-B license with at least one year of relevant experience in a similar capacity.
- Relevant experience may include military experience, work for a private ambulance company or fire department, or work in a healthcare setting.
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
Responsibilities
- Prioritize patient care activities based on patient needs and unit activity under the direction of the Clinical Shift Coordinator and/or Relief Charge Nurse.
- Assist patients with basic care needs and other duties related to their well-being, following established nursing policies and procedures.
- Collect pertinent data within certification scope and report clinical findings to the RN and physicians.
- Administer physician-ordered treatments and procedures, as directed by professional nursing staff and within scope of practice.
- Obtain vital signs, orthostatic blood pressures, finger-stick blood sugars, specimens, and visual acuity measurements.
- Attach cardiac monitors, obtain 12-lead ECGs, identify abnormal cardiac rhythms and life-threatening arrhythmias, and use pulse oximetry and capnography.
- Administer oxygen using nasal cannula, oxy mask, or non-rebreather mask.
- Provide wound care, including sterile and aseptic techniques, wound cleansing, dressings, and burn dressings.
- Assist with OB/GYN care and physician examinations, and provide eye care including irrigation and eye-patch application.
- Provide orthopedic care and apply splints, wraps, immobilizers, and crutches.
- Assist in code situations; perform phlebotomy; start and discontinue IVs; and manage intravenous maintenance fluids.
- Identify changes in patient condition and notify the RN or physician.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits, with examples including tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, 401(k) matching, and lifecycle benefits.
- A range of benefits intended to support employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being and provide protection for unexpected life events. Eligibility depends on employment classification.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
