Emergency Service Tech
About The Position
Assists the physicians and registered nurses in providing technical care of the patients by performing phlebotomy and IV starts, transporting patients to other departments, placing patient on cardiac and vital sign monitors, performs wound care, inserts Foley catheters, and obtains lab specimens. Documents information/procedures and promptly communicates observations, concerns and needs of the patient to the registered nurse. Processes daily patient charges and/or related procedure through the Electronic Health record (EHR). Collaborates with physicians to support communications required to facilitate patient care. Coordinates and facilitates all forms of communications (phone, verbal, paging, electronic, fax, and EMS system). Maintains a clean and safe working environment, following department safety policies and standard precautions. Monitors equipment and troubleshoots minor problems. Arranges repair of major malfunctions. Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique. Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.
Requirements
- High School Graduate
- Nurse Aide in good standing as indicated with the State Registry in which the team member practices., or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Basic license issued by the state of Wisconsin, or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Basic Intravenous license issued by the state of Wisconsin, or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Intermediate license issued by the state of Wisconsin, or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Paramedic license issued by the state in which the team member practices., and Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required.
Responsibilities
- Assists the physicians and registered nurses in providing technical care of the patients
- Performs phlebotomy and IV starts
- Transports patients to other departments
- Places patient on cardiac and vital sign monitors
- Performs wound care
- Inserts Foley catheters
- Obtains lab specimens
- Documents information/procedures and promptly communicates observations, concerns and needs of the patient to the registered nurse
- Processes daily patient charges and/or related procedure through the Electronic Health record (EHR)
- Collaborates with physicians to support communications required to facilitate patient care
- Coordinates and facilitates all forms of communications (phone, verbal, paging, electronic, fax, and EMS system)
- Maintains a clean and safe working environment, following department safety policies and standard precautions
- Monitors equipment and troubleshoots minor problems
- Arranges repair of major malfunctions
- Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique
- Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served
- Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures
Benefits
- Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
- Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
- Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
