Emergency Technician

Brattleboro Memorial Hospital•Brattleboro, VT

5d•$19 - $28

About The Position

The Emergency Technician provides direct support to clinical staff, within the technician’s licensure level, in a fast-paced emergency department. The 14-bed Level III department is open 24 hours a day and cares for patients of all ages, including people with non-urgent, urgent, and emergent medical or surgical conditions and critically ill or injured patients requiring stabilization and transport. Emergency Technicians perform a range of clinical and patient-support duties under the direct supervision of registered nurses and physicians. Duties include monitoring patients, performing diagnostic tests and specimen collection, assisting with procedures, transporting patients, and maintaining clean, safe, and well-stocked treatment areas. The role also requires accurate electronic medical record documentation, effective communication with patients and care teams, and adherence to patient-safety, infection-control, and other hospital policies.

Requirements

High school graduate.
Completion of an educational program required for licensure or certification.
Current healthcare CPR certification.
Current Vermont or National EMT certification.
Valid Vermont LNA certification.
Basic EMT, Advanced EMT, or Paramedic level qualification.
Ability to perform work involving standing, walking, sitting, and talking or hearing.
Ability to lift or exert force up to 30 pounds.
Close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to hear calls and instructions from physicians, department staff, and others.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of EMS experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Obtain and record patient vital signs, including temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation.
Perform 12-lead EKGs and point-of-care tests such as blood glucose testing.
Draw blood and collect other laboratory specimens, including urine, stool, and sputum.
Monitor patients and report significant changes in their condition; verify patient identity before procedures or services.
Assist with trauma resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
Provide basic wound care, including irrigation and dressing changes, and assist with sutures or staples.
Apply orthopedic splints, slings, and immobilizers, and fit patients for crutches or canes.
Transport patients within the hospital for tests or admissions.
Stock treatment rooms and procedure carts, change linens, and sanitize equipment to maintain a clean and safe environment.
Answer patient call lights and assist with basic hygiene and mobility needs.
Answer the telephone professionally and assist with unit coordinator duties.
Follow policies and regulations for patient safety, professional ethics, infection control, age-specific care, and patient and family education.
Participate in quality and performance improvement initiatives.
Accurately and continuously document patient care in the electronic medical record and integrate pain-management principles into care delivery.
Report incidents, potential errors, and near misses according to policy.
Collaborate and communicate with healthcare team members across departments, helping keep patients informed and involved in care decisions and identifying safety concerns.
Inform patients and families about care delays in a timely and compassionate manner.
Conduct regular patient rounds to promote safety and ensure patient needs are met.
Introduce yourself and your role using AIDET, communicate clearly and respectfully across disciplines, and use closed-loop communication.
Use Universal Precautions when performing tasks that may involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues.