EMT Tech II Per Diem
About The Position
The Emergency Department Technician II is a non-professional, emergency medical technician who assists with the direct care of emergency department patients under the supervision of a licensed nurse and who performs other essential non-direct patient duties. The ED Technician II performs EKG's, assists the physician with procedures/suturing, applies splints, performs wound care, takes vital signs and weights, collects specimens, performs CPR and assists the nursing staff as delegated. The ED Technician additionally transports patients via wheelchair or gurney and provides safety and comfort for patients and their families. The ED technician II supervises the ED Certified Nurse Assistant and is responsible for twenty-four hour coverage of ED Technicians in the Emergency Department and for completing a schedule with appropriate coverage. The ED Technician II is a mentor for new hires and existing staff and contributes to the orientation process. The ED Technician II uses effective verbal and written skills to communicate with people on all levels, and is able to maintain positive working relationships with patients, famities, co-workers, and physicians. Fosters a supportive environment and promotes customer service by assisting with JFK's goals in obtaining 100 percent satisfaction rates among our most important constituents. John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.
Requirements
- Non-professional, emergency medical technician
- Must have effective verbal and written skills to communicate with people on all levels
- Able to maintain positive working relationships with patients, families, co-workers, and physicians
Responsibilities
- Performs EKG's
- Assists the physician with procedures/suturing
- Applies splints
- Performs wound care
- Takes vital signs and weights
- Collects specimens
- Performs CPR
- Assists the nursing staff as delegated
- Transports patients via wheelchair or gurney
- Provides safety and comfort for patients and their families
- Supervises the ED Certified Nurse Assistant
- Responsible for twenty-four hour coverage of ED Technicians in the Emergency Department
- Completes a schedule with appropriate coverage
- Acts as a mentor for new hires and existing staff
- Contributes to the orientation process
- Uses effective verbal and written skills to communicate with people on all levels
- Maintains positive working relationships with patients, families, co-workers, and physicians
- Fosters a supportive environment
- Promotes customer service
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
- Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
