Emergency Medical Technician 1 (EMT) Pediatric ED
Inova•Leesburg, VA
•Onsite
About The Position
Inova Loudoun Hospital is looking for a dedicated Emergency Medical Technician to join our Pediatric Emergency Department. This role will be full time, mid shift; 3:00pm-3:30am, days vary, rotating weekends. Candidates must be available for initial Monday-Friday 6-week training period. Candidates must be available all week days when scheduled. Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- BLS and EMT-B certification
- Must either be active on the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) or possess a current Virginia EMT License/Certification
- Able to read, write, speak and understand English.
Nice To Haves
- EMT experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Places patients on continuous cardiac monitoring while collecting, documenting and reporting patient vital signs data.
- Registers patients accurately, efficiently and professionally to ensure database integrity and facilitate claims processing.
- Requests prior electrocardiograms for Medical Director review, as appropriate, and follows medical standard operating procedures for patient intervention.
- Provides concise documentation of all procedures and therapies in patients' medical records.
- Performs surgical preparation of wounds according to protocol.
- Demonstrates correct stabilization and immobilization of spine and proper fitting of splints for extremities.
- Demonstrates ability to assess neurovascular status after splint application and reports deviations to Registered Nurse and physician.
- Assists with patient transport for testing, admission/discharge, interfacility and aeromedical (per policy of Operating Unit).
- Arranges interfacility transport from freestanding Emergency departments.
- Collects patient specimens following department/facility policies and procedures.
- Assists mid-level providers and physicians with collecting, labeling and transporting irretrievable specimens.
- Maintains inventory of equipment and supplies to optimize delivery of patient care and treatment.
- Coordinates with materials management to ensure appropriate stock and minimize outdated stock.
- Obtains 12 lead ECG per physician order and provides ECG to physician for review immediately upon completion.
- Reviews Medical Director orders as related to disease state.
- Monitors and reports patients' progress towards expected outcomes and deviations to Registered Nurse.
- Provides wound care according to department clinical practice standards and acts as a resource to physicians and nurses to provide patients with optimum care.
- Follows computer system and department operational procedures and training guidelines to obtain accurate demographic, diagnosis and insurance information.
- May perform additional duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Robust team member wellness program
- Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions for retirement
- Up to $5,250 per year in education assistance
- Up to $10,000 for student loans
- 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions per person, per year, at no cost for team members, spouses/partners, and children
- Paid time off
- Paid parental leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
