Emergency Medical Technician/Unit Secretary

Memorial Health • Lincoln, IL

1d • $19 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Physician, the Emergency Medical Technician/Unit Secretary functions as a member of the patient care team to provide care to a designated group of patients.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Current EMT, CNA or Medical Assistant certification for Emergency Department required.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Maintain licensure and continuing education as appropriate for scope of practice.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

Nice To Haves

• Word processing/computer application experience and knowledge desired.

Responsibilities

• Provides care to patients under the direction of Registered Professional Nurse.
• Initiates suggestions to RN to clarify, alter, or individualize nursing care for changing patient needs.
• Reinforces patients’ teaching relative to presenting conditions.
• Communications effectively with all members of the patient care team.
• Promotes cooperation and teamwork between departments.
• Documents care provided in the medical record accurately, timely and in an appropriate manner according to policies & procedures.
• Provides transport and safe patient care during transport utilizing appropriate protocols.
• Applies and maintains restraining devices as directed.
• Performs venipunctures to collect serum.
• Monitors suicidal patients in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Assists in all aspects of patient care as directed while maintaining patient privacy.
• Checks, cleans and stocks rooms with supplies and linens in preparation for daily work schedule.
• Responsible for performing equipment checks as directed, reporting all instances of malfunctioning to the nurse in charge of the department at the time the malfunction is determined.
• Performs clerical functions utilizing appropriate communication skills as directed.
• Transcribes physician orders and performs order entry accurately, efficiently and in order of priority.
• Prepares medical record for distribution to medical records and department copies as appropriate.
• Prepares paperwork associated with patient transfer to other facilities.

Benefits

• Sign-on Bonuses up to $1,500.00

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees