EMT-ED Tech (nights)

Mp Rpo•Wolfeboro, NH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Director of Emergency Services, the EMT-ED Tech is responsible for performing various duties and tasks as requested. They must function under the direct supervision of a registered nurse or paramedic and adhere to the scope of practice dictated by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians, not practicing independently as they would in a prehospital setting. This is a full-time position working 36 hours per week on nights.

Requirements

Graduate from an EMT program
Current BLS certification
NH EMS license
NREMT certification
Ability to effectively manage considerable mental stress
Ability to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word
Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication
Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and convey information in a clear, concise, and accurate manner
Familiarity with computer and other business machines
Minimal physical effort required with occasional light lifting to a maximum of 25 pounds; stooping; and pick, pinch, type, or otherwise work primarily with fingers

Nice To Haves

1 year experience as an EMT preferred
Emergency Department experience desired
Education and demonstrated competency with the house educator for IV starts

Responsibilities

Assists with patient care activities under the direct supervision of a registered nurse or paramedic and promptly reports any observed changes in patient's condition.
Performs and documents vital signs, height, weight, intake and output, reporting any changes out of range of normal.
Obtains laboratory specimens as appropriate (e.g., finger stick glucose testing, urine specimens) and transports them to the lab.
Assists with dressing changes, casting, and splinting as necessary within the scope of practice.
Performs 12-lead EKGs per protocol and in keeping with departmental EKG metrics.
Responsible for timely turnover of exam rooms, with attention to best practices of infection prevention for decontamination and cleaning.
Responsible for timely restocking of exam rooms and department supplies.
Carries out assigned roles as part of the care team during emergency department trauma cases and resuscitation efforts (e.g., CPR, runner, order entry, documentation).
Cross-trained to perform ED clerical duties, including computer work, inputting orders, filing patient charges, answering phones, and transporting imaging files and other medical records.
Performs safe transportation of patients within the facility, utilizing safe lifting and transport adjunct equipment and good body mechanics.
Performs post-mortem care and aids in the transportation of the body to the morgue.
Can start IVs within the department after education and demonstrated competency with the house educator; may discontinue IVs.
Sets the stage for a positive patient interaction by always introducing self and clinical role.
Facilitates patient and family-centered care via clear communication of the plan of care and educating at a level the patients, family, and/or caregiver can comprehend.
Delivers age-specific, individualized patient care.
Recognizes and utilizes appropriate resources for non-English speaking patients, healthcare literacy, and hearing and sight-impaired individuals.
Takes proactive steps to recognize and report suspected abuse/neglect (child, elder, sexual abuse, spousal abuse) and reports to supervisor and/or appropriate authorities.
Adheres to Infection Prevention standards, consistent in hand hygiene practice before and after each patient interaction, and holds team members to IP and hand hygiene standards.
Participates in quality review within the department and participates in performance improvement projects.
Actively participates in departmental continuous survey readiness activities, departmental collateral duties, quality reviews, and performance improvement projects.
Displays ability to work independently and within a group.
Adheres to standards and applicable codes of conduct that govern behavior among peers and colleagues to create an environment promoting cooperation, respect, and trust.
Maintains professionalism by adhering to the Huggins Hospital dress code.
Continues professional growth by maintaining education hours for license renewals.
Maintains active EMT license and BCLS.
Attendance is an essential job function; employee comes to work daily, on time, and completes scheduled shift.
Facilitates to maintain patient confidentiality (HIPAA).
Contributes to positive team performance and a culture of service excellence through effective communication, active listening, and respect (Internal communication).
Maintains appropriate interpersonal relationships with staff, patients, and visitors at all times. Works as a team member with other departments (Interpersonal relationships).
Practices workplace safety daily (Safety).
Actively participates in all hospital Service Excellence initiatives and trainings.
Attends and participates in a minimum of 50% of department staff meetings and signs off on review of 100% department staff meeting minutes.
Completes all required annual education on or before the due date.