Emergency Medical Tech 1 (EMT)
About The Position
Inova Alexandria Hospital is hiring a full-time Emergency Medical Technician 1 for its Emergency Department. The role works mid-shift swing hours of either 1 p.m.–1 a.m. or 3 p.m.–3 a.m., three 12-hour shifts per week, with varying days. Candidates must be available for scheduled weekdays and rotating weekend shifts and must attend six weeks of initial training. The Emergency Medical Technician places patients on continuous cardiac monitoring and collects, documents, and reports vital-sign data. The role also registers patients accurately and professionally, requests prior electrocardiograms for Medical Director review when appropriate, follows medical standard operating procedures for patient intervention, documents procedures and therapies in medical records, and prepares wounds for surgery according to protocol.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- BLS certification.
- EMT-B certification.
- Must be active on the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) or hold a current Virginia EMT license/certification.
- Able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
- Available to attend an initial six-week training.
- Available to work scheduled weekdays and rotating weekend shifts.
Nice To Haves
- EMT experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Stabilize and immobilize patients’ spines and properly fit extremity splints; assess neurovascular status after splint application and report deviations to the Registered Nurse and physician.
- Assist with patient transport for testing, admission, discharge, interfacility transfer, and aeromedical transport as allowed by Operating Unit policy; arrange interfacility transport from freestanding Emergency departments.
- Collect patient specimens according to department and facility policies and procedures; assist mid-level providers and physicians with collecting, labeling, and transporting irretrievable specimens.
- Maintain equipment and supply inventories, coordinating with materials management to ensure appropriate stock and minimize outdated stock.
- Obtain 12-lead ECGs when ordered by a physician and provide the ECG to the physician immediately upon completion.
- Review Medical Director orders related to disease state; monitor patient progress toward expected outcomes and report deviations to the Registered Nurse.
- Provide wound care according to department clinical practice standards and serve as a resource to physicians and nurses in providing patient care.
- Follow computer-system and department operational procedures and training guidelines to obtain accurate demographic, diagnosis, and insurance information.
- Place patients on continuous cardiac monitoring and collect, document, and report vital-sign data.
- Register patients accurately, efficiently, and professionally to support database integrity and claims processing.
- Request prior electrocardiograms for Medical Director review when appropriate and follow medical standard operating procedures for patient intervention.
- Document procedures and therapies in patients’ medical records and perform surgical preparation of wounds according to protocol.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Team member wellness program.
- Inova matches the first 5% of eligible retirement contributions, starting on the first day.
- Education assistance of up to $5,250 per year and student loan assistance of up to $10,000.
- Up to 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions per person per year at no cost for team members, their spouses or partners, and their children.
- Paid time off.
- Paid parental leave.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
