Emergency Room EMT

Catholic Health•Village of Roslyn, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

St. Francis Hospital, The Heart Center® is a specialty-designated cardiac center and a member of Catholic Health Services of Long Island. The Emergency Room EMT supports patient care in the Emergency Department, including ambulance-bay triage assistance and helping reduce EMS turnaround time. Under the direction of an Emergency Department provider and registered nurse, the EMT also assists with the discharge process for treat-and-release patients to help reduce length of stay and support the patient experience.

Requirements

High school diploma and graduation from a certified EMT program.
New York State license as a Certified Emergency Medical Technician (B).
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to maintain flexibility in work and changing environments.
Ability to work effectively with colleagues, physicians, nursing staff, and all members of the health care team.
Ability to maintain infection prevention and control standards.
Ability to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

Welcome EMS ambulances upon arrival to the ED.
Assist with transferring patients from EMS stretchers to ED stretchers as soon as possible after arrival.
Obtain vital signs.
Perform EKGs when necessary.
Transport patients to the treatment area under the direction of a registered nurse, ensure they are safe and appropriately prepared, and report to the CN.
Prepare unused stretchers for incoming ambulances and keep patient care areas clean and organized, ensuring clean, prepared stretchers are available.
Perform phlebotomy.
When informed by the CN that a treat-and-release patient is ready for discharge, identify the patient using two identifiers: name and date of birth.
Discontinue the patient's intravenous line, apply a dressing to the site as directed by the CN, and document in the EMR.
Take and document vital signs in the EMR and report findings to the CN; the CN provides appropriate education to the patient and family.
Encourage patients to complete the patient satisfaction survey.
Assist patients leaving the ED treatment area as needed, such as by providing a wheelchair or safely escorting them to a family member or caregiver.