ER EMT TECHNICIAN - New River Valley Medical Center
About The Position
The Emergency Room EMT Technician assists with a variety of direct and indirect patient care activities in the Emergency room. Successful candidate must be certified as an EMT-Advanced, EMT-Intermediate or Paramedic to work in this role. If you are an EMT-Basic, please consider applying to Clinical Associate positions in the ER. The Emergency Room EMT Technician Assists with activities of daily living, comfort care and nutritional support under supervision of a licensed independent practitioner, manager and/or Registered Nurse, in accordance with the Commonwealth of Virginia Board of Nursing delegation and supervision guidelines, May perform selected diagnostic and therapeutic tasks and procedures as directed. P rovides patient care, emotional support, and problem solving; all in accordance with hospital, nursing and unit policy/procedure. Maintains a clean safe environment, ensuring adequate inventory of supplies and equipment, and data collection as pertinent to the patient population. Transports patients in hospital observing safety guidelines. Maintains advanced transport medical knowledge and abilities. Interacts with physicians, patients, families, staff members and community.
Requirements
- Education: High school graduate or equivalent required.
- Licensure, certification, and/or registration: Certified in the State of Viginia as an EMT-Advanced, EMT-Intermediate or EMT-Paramedic required.
- AHA BLS - HCP, and ACLS required.
- Must maintain continuing education hours to meet re-certification status as required by State and National standards.
Responsibilities
- Assists with activities of daily living, comfort care and nutritional support under supervision of a licensed independent practitioner, manager and/or Registered Nurse, in accordance with the Commonwealth of Virginia Board of Nursing delegation and supervision guidelines
- May perform selected diagnostic and therapeutic tasks and procedures as directed.
- Provides patient care, emotional support, and problem solving; all in accordance with hospital, nursing and unit policy/procedure.
- Maintains a clean safe environment, ensuring adequate inventory of supplies and equipment, and data collection as pertinent to the patient population.
- Transports patients in hospital observing safety guidelines.
- Maintains advanced transport medical knowledge and abilities.
- Interacts with physicians, patients, families, staff members and community.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
- Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B)
- Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)
- Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers
- Access to our health and wellness app, Virgin Pulse
- Discounts on childcare
- Continued education and training
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
