EMT, FT, Days
About The Position
The EMT provides clinical and technical support, assists nurses and medical staff in delivering quality patient care, and performs clerical, communication, and related duties that support the efficient functioning of Care Center services. The role 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 supports patient care through data and specimen collection and designated clinical procedures, including venipuncture, IV starts, phlebotomy, cardiac monitoring, 12-lead EKGs, sterile tray setup, Foley catheter insertion when appropriate, intake and output documentation, and splinting or application of orthopedic adjuncts as ordered. The role also supports communication among patients, families, care teams, diagnostic areas, and departments; responds to call lights and requests; and performs unit receptionist and Communication Coordinator duties as needed. The position contributes to infection control, performance improvement, risk management, and regulatory readiness. It also helps maintain a safe, orderly environment and equipment, coordinates supply needs, and notifies the appropriate department of equipment malfunctions. The employee is expected to maintain required certifications and participate in professional development and department education requirements.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Current Virginia State EMT certification and/or National Registry certification.
- AHA BLS Provider CPR certification required at hire.
- Ability to perform the physical demands listed, including frequent walking and standing, patient-care movements, lifting up to 35 pounds, pushing and pulling up to 20 pounds, and working in confined spaces.
- Ability to tolerate irregular hours, including evenings, nights, and weekends.
- Critical-thinking and analytical skills; ability to multitask, communicate effectively, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and cope with difficult situations.
- Ability to meet the position's auditory and visual requirements, including color determination, and wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
Nice To Haves
- One year of EMT, military corpsman, or clinically related experience.
- AHA ACLS certification.
- AHA PALS certification.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate performance according to the expectations and standards in the position description.
- Collaborate with emergency department staff, nurses, and physicians through verbal communication and accurate documentation.
- Assist nurses with collecting patient data and specimens and perform designated patient care procedures.
- Participate in the unit and healthcare system infection control plan, performance improvement process, and risk management plan.
- Assist the Manager with regulatory readiness as needed.
- Demonstrate effective communication, customer service, confidentiality, and team-building skills.
- Maintain professional growth, development, regulatory requirements, department education requirements, and licensure or certifications appropriate to the position.
- Perform clerical responsibilities using hospital information systems.
- Facilitate communication among diagnostic/testing areas, patient care areas, patients, families, and staff.
- Answer patient call lights, communicate patient and family requests promptly to appropriate personnel, and respond to requests when appropriate.
- Serve as a customer-friendly unit receptionist 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; assist with cleaning and maintaining equipment; and report equipment malfunctions.
- Initiate emergency procedures as directed and perform other appropriate duties, including duties of other care team members.
- Perform Communication Coordinator duties as needed.
- Perform venipuncture and start IVs; collect, label, and transport 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 according to physician orders.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
