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Presbyterian Healthcare Services•Albuquerque, NM

9d•$16 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

Build your Career. Make a Difference. Presbyterian is hiring a skilled EMT I for PRESNow. 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. How you grow, learn and thrive matters here. • 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

Requirements

High School Diploma required and the completion of the formal Emergency Medical Technicians-Intermediate (EMT-I) course 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/ competency verification to perform primary functions.
Maintains annual current department competencies and Employee Health Requirements.
Essential: High School Diploma or GED
Current BLS is required.

Nice To Haves

1-2 years experience preferred, but not required.
Formal medical technician or military training preferred, but not required.

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.
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.
Initiates care as directed by RN.
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, Glucometry, urinalysis breathalyzer, and other POC testing.
Uses the EMR at the skill level commensurate with the responsibilities included in this description.
Ensure a clean work environment.
Stocks medical supplies, linens and paper goods.
Inventories equipment as required.
Processes broken equipment as directed.
Maintains equipment logs as required.
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 and assists patients with portable or wall oxygen and assures proper storage of E cylinders.
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.
Acquiring and applying superior skills to achieve Quality Outcomes Functioning as an Effective Team Member

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
Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.

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