ER TECH/EMT - EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT(PT)

Humboldt County Memorial Hospital•Humboldt, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking to add a Part Time ER TECH/EMT to our Emergency Department team. This position assists with patient care and emergency room operations under the direction of a Registered ER Nurse. Candidates should be dependable, team‑oriented, and comfortable working in a fast‑paced clinical setting. The schedule for this position includes (2) two, 12-hour shifts per week from 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM and every 3rd weekend.

Requirements

High School Education or equivalent.
Current Iowa EMT license or training in an approved 120 hour nurse aide course or equivalent training.
BCLS certification within 3 months of employment.
Heavy lifting, 45 lbs. & over
Heavy carrying, 45 lbs. & over
Straight pulling
Repeated bending
Reaching above shoulder
Simple grasping
Dual simultaneous grasping
Walking
Standing
Sitting
Twisting
Kneeling
Pushing
Stooping
Operating office equipment
Ability to see
Identify colors
Depth perception needed
Hearing (with aid)
Hearing (without aid)
Ability to write
Ability to count
Ability to read
Works in a well-lighted, air-conditioned nursing unit.
Noise levels vary.
May come in contact with hazardous chemicals or treatment modalities.
Maintains a courteous and professional manner in dealing with patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers, as applicable.
Shows a positive attitude toward work schedules, department and hospital changes, assignments and other personnel.
Presents professional appearance in dress and grooming, complies with departmental dress requirements and wears hospital identification badge.
Conforms to hospital policy regarding use of sick time, personal days, notification of absence or tardiness.
Is cost effective in utilization of time, equipment and supplies.
Willingly cooperates with co-workers and other departments.

Nice To Haves

Comfortable working in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Responsibilities

Reports all significant information to nurse in charge of the patient.
Works with other health care personnel within the organization.
Keeps nurse informed of care rendered and duties performed.
Answers call lights promptly.
Gives verbal report to nursing staff at end of shift.
Assists with transferring patients by wheelchair or cart to other departments.
Assists patients with ambulation as needed.
Complies with hospital and nursing service policies.
Attends staff meetings and in-service education when appropriate.
Demonstrates willingness to support staffing and scheduling needs.
Cleans and restocks to Emergency Department.
Clerical duties such as answering phones, logging patients, and discharge phone calls.
Assist physical moving of patients: lifting and transferring.
Assist practitioner with minor surgical procedures and laceration repairs.
Assist with simple orthopedic procedures, application of elastic bandages, etc.
Assist with triage and register emergency room patients, obtain BP's, TPR's, height and weight, allergies and document these along with primary assessment in the electronic medical record. All entries will be reviewed and co-signed by the RN on duty.
Assists in Inpatient Care when needed and ER census allows.
Takes ambulance call from 12 midnight to 6:00 am when working ER nights.
ER night Techs perform Accu Checks in each of the ambulances during their shift.
Performs functions other than above and within scope of practice due to extenuating circumstances.