Emergency Room Technician/ER Tech/Paramedic (PRN Day Shift)

WellSpan Hospitals in Carlisle, Newberry & Shrewsbury • South Middleton Township, PA

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About The Position

The purpose of this position is to provide technical assistance and supportive patient care to meet the needs of individual patients throughout assigned areas. The Emergency Room Technician/ER Tech/Paramedic will work in a small-format hospital, providing care in both the emergency room and inpatient settings.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of Medical Corpsman program and one year of applicable experience, or completion of EMT-P, AEMT, Licensed Paramedic course/program and one year of applicable experience.
• Completion of EMT-B and 1+ years of emergency room experience as an ER Technician or hospital equivalent experience.
• Completion of the first year of education and current enrollment in an accredited School of Nursing and one year of applicable experience.
• 3+ years of emergency room experience as an ER Technician, or 3+ years as a CNA with relevant hospital experience.
• Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross required.
• Current ACLS/ALS certification through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross is required in most markets.
• Current PALS certifications through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross strongly preferred.
• Experience with IV start, phlebotomy, and initiation of EKG strongly preferred.
• Fluency in English; written and oral communication.
• Pennsylvania Candidates: Act 33 (Child Abuse History Clearance) & Act 73 (FBI Fingerprint Criminal History Clearance) completed within the last 5 years, or must be obtained prior to start date.

Nice To Haves

• Current PALS certifications through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross strongly preferred.
• Experience with IV start, phlebotomy, and initiation of EKG strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect, report, and document clinical data.
• Take vital signs, height and weight, intake and output, pulse oximetry, and collect specimens.
• Collect laboratory samples and perform lab testing in accordance with established policies and procedures, as well as COLA and CLIA regulations.
• Assist with patient activities and care as assigned by the charge nurse/designee as indicated by the patient’s plan of care.
• Provide for superficial wound care.
• Provide for patient safety related to age and condition.
• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality of information and records at all times.
• Provide and maintain a clean, safe environment and perform and/or assist others to perform proper aseptic technique, isolation procedures, and infection control measures.
• Assist with the admission, transfer, and discharge of the patient.
• Prepare patients and chaperone during examinations/procedures or assist with other patient treatments.
• Maintain patient care areas with appropriate supplies.
• Assist with patient restraints and maintain precautions; collect, report and document data related to patient needs/emergencies and unusual patient and family behavior.
• Travel to all facility locations as required.
• Attend staff meetings or other company sponsored or mandated meetings as required.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Night/Weekend shift differentials.
• 401K MATCH (100% vested day ONE after the eligibility period has been met!).
• Paid Employee Referrals.
• FREE Parking.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED