Emergency Dept Tech I | Univervisty | Full-Time | 7a-7p

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare • Memphis, TN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Technical Degree or Diploma Emerg Medical Tech (EMT)
• Emergency Medical Personnel Tennessee - Tennessee Emergency Medical Services Division
• BASIC 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 procedure 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.
• Ability to 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
• No prior work experience
• BASIC LIFE SUPPORT American Red Cross - American Red Cross
• Advanced Emergency Medical Personnel - Tennessee - Tennessee Emergency Medical Services Division
• 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.
• After successful completion of orthopedic class provided by CES, provides orthopedic services to the patient according to providers’ orders.
• Demonstrates competence in designated orthopedic skills (i.e., application of splint, and/or removal of plaster or fiberglass splints/casts as 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.

Benefits

• The Associate is required to have close visual acuity including color, depth perception, and field of vision to perform an activity, such as assessing patients, preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading.
• Frequent invasive and non-invasive patient contact.
• Exposure to patient body fluids as well as exposure to hazardous or poisonous materials.
• Ability to react quickly to emergency situations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree