Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
About The Position
Assists in performing a variety of nursing care services for patients. Receives patient care assignment from the registered nurse (RN) in charge. Initiates delegated tasks based on demonstrated competence in performing nursing activities for specific patient age group served. Collects and documents data for reassessment at specific times for patient population. Documents and provides appropriate data to the Physician, RN and/or LPN for analysis and validation of patient’s response to care or treatment and when significant change occurs in the patient’s condition. As appropriate to the environment working in, demonstrates knowledge of appropriate lead placement for routine cardiac monitoring and 12 lead EKG. Performs 12 lead EKG on patient according to policy and procedures. May assist physician and nursing staff with medical procedures. Stocks and maintains supplies and equipment in keeping with patient care needs and cost containment. Turns over rooms after each patient use: Cleans carrier, changes sheets, restocks supplies, disposes of trash, ensures equipment returns to its proper place, and takes care of instrument trays according to the current procedure. Assists with delegated clerical duties such as answering telephones, relaying messages transcription of physician orders, preparing and organizing the patient’s medical record. Prepares patients for discharge or completion of patient visit and accompanies them upon dismissal as indicated. Transports patients to a receiving department or facility if indicated. Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience
- State of Work Location: Illinois Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- And Driver’s License State of Issuance
- And Advanced EMT - Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Or EMT-Basic - Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Or EMT-Intermediate - Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)
- State of Work Location: Missouri Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- And Driver License (Class E) - State of Missouri
- And Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) - Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services Or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services
- State of Work Location: Oklahoma Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- And Driver License - State of Oklahoma
- And Driving Record - Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)
- And Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) - Oklahoma State Department of Health Or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - Oklahoma State Department of Health Or Emergency Medical Technician Intermediate - Oklahoma State Department of Health
- And Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT)
- State of Work Location: Wisconsin Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- And Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT)- Wisconsin Department of Health Services Or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Intermediate - Wisconsin Department of Health Services Or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - Wisconsin Department of Health Services
Nice To Haves
- MA, CMA or RMA- must be graduates of a school of medical assisting
- EMTs with a WI license
- Paramedics with a WI license
- LPNs with a WI license
- Comfortable with hands on patient care
- Open to new experiences and new challenges
- Ambitious, motivated, and sympathetic in nature
- Experience and expertise are preferred
Responsibilities
- Receives patient care assignment from the registered nurse (RN) in charge.
- Initiates delegated tasks based on demonstrated competence in performing nursing activities for specific patient age group served.
- Collects and documents data for reassessment at specific times for patient population.
- Documents and provides appropriate data to the Physician, RN and/or LPN for analysis and validation of patient’s response to care or treatment and when significant change occurs in the patient’s condition.
- Demonstrates knowledge of appropriate lead placement for routine cardiac monitoring and 12 lead EKG.
- Performs 12 lead EKG on patient according to policy and procedures.
- May assist physician and nursing staff with medical procedures.
- Stocks and maintains supplies and equipment in keeping with patient care needs and cost containment.
- Turns over rooms after each patient use: Cleans carrier, changes sheets, restocks supplies, disposes of trash, ensures equipment returns to its proper place, and takes care of instrument trays according to the current procedure.
- Assists with delegated clerical duties such as answering telephones, relaying messages transcription of physician orders, preparing and organizing the patient’s medical record.
- Prepares patients for discharge or completion of patient visit and accompanies them upon dismissal as indicated.
- Transports patients to a receiving department or facility if indicated.
- Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE)
- instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday
- upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
