EMT, FT, Days

Mary Washington Healthcare•Fredericksburg, WA

About The Position

The EMT provides clinical and technical support, assists nurses and medical staff in delivering quality care, and performs clerical, communication, and related duties to support the efficient functioning of Care Center services. The position follows standards outlined in the competency-based evaluation tool and supports Mary Washington Healthcare’s mission, vision, values, and strategic initiatives, with a commitment to quality service for patients, physicians, the public, and coworkers. The EMT collaborates with emergency department staff, nursing, and physicians; assists with patient data and specimen collection and designated patient care procedures; and participates in infection control, performance improvement, risk management, and regulatory readiness activities. The role also supports patient and family communication, reception, consult coordination, call-light response, and maintaining a safe and orderly environment. Clinical duties include venipuncture and starting IVs; phlebotomy and specimen collection, labeling, and transport; applying cardiac monitors and performing 12-lead EKGs; setting up sterile trays; inserting Foley catheters when appropriate and documenting intake and output; and applying splints or orthopedic adjuncts per physician orders. The EMT may perform Communication Coordinator duties and other appropriate duties, including duties of other care team members. The job requires frequent interaction and communication with patients, families, visitors, physicians, and staff. Physical requirements include frequent walking and standing, use of arms and hands, bending, stooping, kneeling, and squatting; lifting up to 35 pounds and pushing or pulling up to 20 pounds; working in confined spaces; and reaching overhead. The position may involve exposure to radiation, toxic chemicals, and bloodborne pathogens, requiring appropriate personal protective equipment. The role may require irregular hours, including evenings, nights, and weekends.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Current Virginia State EMT certification and/or National Registry certification.
AHA BLS Provider CPR certification required at hire.
Critical thinking and analytical skills.
Ability to multitask and communicate effectively and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.
Ability to cope with difficult situations.
Ability to tolerate irregular hours, including evenings, nights, and weekends.
Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including lifting 35 pounds and pushing or pulling 20 pounds.
Ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

One year of EMT, military corpsman, or clinically related experience preferred.
AHA ACLS certification preferred.
AHA PALS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide clinical and technical support procedures and assist nurses and medical staff in providing quality patient care.
Collaborate with emergency department staff, nursing, and physicians verbally and through accurate documentation.
Assist nurses with collecting patient data and specimens and assist nursing or medical staff with designated patient care procedures.
Participate in unit and healthcare-system infection control, performance improvement, and risk management processes.
Assist the Manager with regulatory readiness as needed.
Maintain professional growth, development, regulatory requirements, education requirements, and applicable licensure or certifications.
Perform clerical responsibilities using hospital information systems.
Facilitate communication between diagnostic/testing areas, patient care areas, patients, and families.
Answer patient call lights; communicate requests to appropriate personnel and respond to or carry out requests when appropriate.
Provide a customer-friendly reception function for associates, physicians, patients, families, and visitors.
Facilitate physician and department consults through completion.
Maintain a safe and orderly environment; coordinate equipment and supply needs with the Supply Agent, help clean and maintain equipment, and report equipment malfunctions.
Initiate emergency procedures as directed.
Perform venipuncture and start IVs; collect, label, and transport phlebotomy specimens.
Apply cardiac monitors when appropriate and perform 12-lead EKGs.
Set up sterile trays for suturing and other sterile procedures.
Insert Foley catheters when appropriate and document intake and output.
Perform splinting and apply orthopedic adjuncts per physician orders.
Perform Communication Coordinator duties as needed and other appropriate duties, including duties of other care team members.