Emergency Dept Tech I | North | Full Time | Night

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare•Memphis, TN

About The Position

The Emergency Dept Tech I attends to the needs of an assigned group of patients and assists licensed nursing personnel and physicians with patient care activities and related non-professional services. The role models behavior consistent with MLH’s Mission, Vision, and Values and contributes to compassionate, service-focused care and excellence. The position is based in the Emergency Department at the North location and is full-time on the night shift.

Requirements

Required technical degree or diploma as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT).
Required clinical or field experience of 0–1 years.
Required American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification.
Required Tennessee Emergency Medical Personnel credential from the Tennessee Emergency Medical Services Division.
Required American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certification.
Successfully complete orientation.
Read, write, and understand verbal or written instructions.
Communicate effectively verbally and in a positive manner with patients, families, the public, and other healthcare workers.
Maintain confidentiality according to policies, procedures, and HIPAA requirements.
Demonstrate compassion, patience, and concern for patients.
Cope with stressful situations, including death and dying and dealing with anguished relatives.
Comply with safety and emergency procedures and Nursing Service policies.
Use equipment required to implement patient care.
Adhere to Methodist Healthcare Systems’ code of conduct.
Have good balance and coordination and the ability to react quickly to emergency situations.

Nice To Haves

Technical degree or diploma as an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT).
Technical degree or diploma as a Paramedic.
American Red Cross Basic Life Support certification.
Advanced Emergency Medical Personnel credential from the Tennessee Emergency Medical Services Division.
American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification.
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician credential from the Mississippi State Department of Health.
Emergency Medical Personnel credential from the Arkansas Department of Health.
Paramedic credential from the Mississippi State Department of Health.

Responsibilities

Assist with patient care as directed by the Charge Nurse or Registered Nurse.
Initiate and reassess vital signs, including pulse oximetry, and document and report findings to the nurse.
Position patients for examinations and procedures, assist with patient transportation, and ensure proper patient identification.
Perform phlebotomy according to protocol and safety standards.
Administer medications approved by department policy and ordered, using barcode scanning and required observation and documentation of drug effects.
Perform additional job functions in a timely manner and document clinical care and pertinent observations in appropriate records.
Perform EKGs in accordance with policy and procedure.
Demonstrate and promote professional practice among all members of the care team.
Complete mandatory and unit-specific competency requirements.
Perform other job functions as assigned or requested.