Tech Emergency Dept | Night

UF Health • Jacksonville, FL

8h • Onsite

About The Position

The Emergency Medical Technician performs and documents direct routine patient care under licensed provider's supervision according to hospitals guidelines.

Requirements

• Age of Patients Served: All Age Groups.
• High School Diploma or GED or Vocational Training
• Current Florida EMT license -OR- current Florida Paramedic license
• BLS from the American Heart Association
• Less than 1 of practical clinical experience.
• Knowledge of patient care and basic human needs within life span.
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Knowledge of aseptic techniques
• Knowledge of acute and chronic disease processes
• Knowledge of standard universal precautions
• Basic knowledge of anatomic structure and human body systems
• Ability to recognize obvious job-related emergencies
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to read and write in English
• Recognition of lethal EKG rhythms
• Performance of electrocardiograms
• IV insertion
• Urinary catheter insertion
• Gastric tube insertion
• Phlebotomy
• Basic wound care
• Splinting of musculoskeletal injuries
• Automatic External Defibrillator operation
• Chest compressions
• Eye irrigation

Nice To Haves

• 1 or more years previous experience in a health care environment.

What This Job Offers

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