Emergency Medical Technician EMT - Emergency Department ED - FT Nights

Northeast Georgia Medical Center•Braselton, GA

About The Position

The Emergency Medical Technician is a unit-based technician who provides direct assistance with patient care for a diverse Emergency Department population. Responsibilities also include point-of-care testing, general phlebotomy, and sample collection. Within the EMT Intermediate or Advanced scope of practice, the technician supports quality care under the direction of licensed nursing staff. Patients cared for include adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients. Clinical duties must follow population-specific guidelines and National Patient Safety Goals.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Certificate or diploma from an accredited learning institute in Emergency Medical Technology, required to meet point-of-care testing requirements.
Current Georgia EMT Intermediate or EMT Advanced license.
Documented experience and proficiency in peripheral venous sampling and IV access.
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Ability to provide input and feedback on process improvement activities.
Knowledge of basic medical skills and equipment within the EMT scope of practice.
Ability to work autonomously and anticipate the needs of patients and the team.
Clinical knowledge and skills demonstrated through competency assessment.
Ability to teach and provide comprehensive verbal and written instruction.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of EMT experience providing direct patient care in a pre-hospital, Emergency Department, or office environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

Follow patient safety guidelines to protect patients and self.
Maintain a safe, comfortable, clean, and therapeutic environment.
Prioritize workload and promptly attend to patients with actual or potential urgent needs.
Document and report vital signs and patient updates for assigned patients.
Promptly identify and report changes in patients’ physical or mental status to licensed staff.
Recognize and report conditions that affect or compromise technical aspects of tests or procedures.
Participate in assessing patients’ physical and emotional needs and communicate findings to the appropriate health care provider.
Demonstrate competency in preparing, assisting with, and discharging patients.
Maintain a caring, courteous, attentive, and efficient public-facing manner.
Stay informed about shift activities and attend staff meetings.
Recognize dysrhythmias and conduction abnormalities and their potential risks.
Follow the protocol for managing and obtaining interpretations of STEMI EKGs in support of ED clinicians.
Perform satisfactorily in mock codes and other emergency drills or events.
Perform routine venipuncture and peripheral IV access within scope of practice.
Perform micro-collection and other special collection techniques and maintain the integrity of clinical specimens.
Use proper body mechanics and assist with positioning, mobility, hygiene, activities of daily living, and comfort needs.
Attain proficiency with required IT systems supporting clinical staff.
Maintain EMT Intermediate or Advanced licensure in accordance with Georgia Office of EMS requirements.
Use performance measures and relevant data to assess and improve research-based practices and patient and unit outcomes.
Promote high-quality, safe care and a culture of continuous quality improvement.
Assess the unit to identify problems and support appropriate action.
Implement quality and safety strategies based on current data, analysis, and anticipated risks.
Evaluate patient handoffs and transitions of care to improve outcomes.
Facilitate changes to interventions based on anticipated risks and evidence, and support daily management systems for monitoring quality and safety processes.