Emergency Medical Tech 1 (EMT)

Inova • Alexandria, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Inova Alexandria Hospital is looking for a dedicated Emergency Medical Technician 1 to join the Emergency Department team. This role will be full-time night shift, 7:00pm-7:30am, three 12-hour shifts weekly, days vary. Candidates must be available to work any weekdays when scheduled. Includes weekend shifts on rotation. 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
• 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.
• All candidates must be able to attend an initial 6-week training.

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delivery of patient care and treatment; Coordinates with materials management to ensure appropriate stock and minimize outdated stock.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 – starting on your first day.
• 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.
• paid time off
• paid parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED