EMT I-Emergency Department-PEH

Presbyterian Healthcare Services • Española, NM

8d • $16 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

Performs advanced patient care procedures (such as, initiation of intravenous therapy, splinting / casting, suturing, and simple patient teaching) under the direction of a licensed Nurse or Physician and/or performs advanced support-procedures for the operation of a Nursing or Clinical unit. Coordinates equipment and / or supply systems. Responsible for the delivery of quality care to patients under varied conditions.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of the formal Emergency Medical Technicians-Intermediate (EMT-I) course is required.
• Current license issued by the State of New Mexico Emergency Medical Service Bureau, as an Emergency Medical Technician-Intermediate (EMT-I) is required.
• Current certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is required.
• Ability to read, write and follow verbal and written instructions is required.
• Receives on-the-job training and competency verification to perform primary functions.
• Completion of a PHS Non-Licensed Assistive Personnel course or similar training required prior to entering classification.
• Maintains annual current department competencies and Employee Health Requirements.

Nice To Haves

• 1-2 years experience preferred.
• Formal medical technician or military training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitors patients and collects information for accurate documentation in the patient record.
• Stamps and assembles patient charts.
• Transports patients and documents action on patient record.
• Monitors patients and collects information for documentation in patient record.
• Collects and records vital signs in patient record.
• Provides simple patient teaching and discharge instructions.
• Inserts and removes peripheral intravenous therapy lines under the direction of a physician.
• Performs phlebotomy.
• Initiates IV fluid therapy.
• Acts as resource for difficult IV placement in Progressive Care Unit.
• Assigned to code blue team for Presbyterian Rust Medical Center.
• Performs wound care, dressing changes, sutures or staples wounds under the direction of a physician and in accordance with departmental based competency validation and assessment.
• Prepares patients for surgery.
• Inserts and removes gastric and urethral tubes.
• Performs enemas
• Performs splinting, casting based upon instruction and departmental competency assessment applies plaster and fiberglass splints, and traction devices.
• Performs bedside testing such as oximetry, ECG, Glucometery, urinalysis breathalyzer, and other POC testing.
• Coordinates and maintains specific equipment and/or supply systems.
• Operates patient monitoring systems specific to unit needs (such as, cardiac monitoring).
• Uses the computerized McKesson and Patient EMR at the skill level commensurate with the responsibilities included in this description, as well as that of a Unit Secretary (544), if required.
• Insures cleanliness of nutrition areas and general unit.
• Cleans and stores equipment.
• Empties trash, linen bags and sharps containers.
• Stocks medical supplies, linens and paper goods.
• Inventories equipment as required.
• Processes broken equipment as directed.
• Maintains equipment logs as required.
• Delivers specimens to Laboratory, Microbiology and Pathology.
• Transports x-rays, blood and equipment
• Participates in the nutritional well being of the patient through tray delivery, assistance with patient set-up, assists those patients that are dependent for their intake needs, and accurately records consumption.
• Administers oxygen under the direction of a licensed Nurse.
• Assists nurses and physicians with sterile procedures.
• Assists with activities of daily living such as feeding, bathing and walking patients.
• Assists or provides patient hygiene to include, shaving, oral care, foot care, pericare, and bathing.
• Assists patients with portable or wall oxygen and assures proper storage of E cylinders
• Organizes care in a manner that contributes to the overall quality of the team.
• Attends department staff meetings and/or in-services and keeps current with developments in the field through participation in seminars, workshops and/or publications.
• Participates in and endorses the established Presbyterian Healthcare Services (PHS) patient satisfaction programs
• Communicates information pertinent to the end of shift summation before leaving the unit and provides safe pt hand off when transferring care.
• Maintains positive communications and collaboration with Emergency Department staff /providers regarding patient status and/or problems.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
• Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
• Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
• Malpractice liability insurance
• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
• EPIC electronic charting system
• free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED