ER TECH/EMT - EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT(PRN)

Humboldt County Memorial Hospital•Humboldt, IA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The ER Tech/EMT assists with patient care and emergency room operations under the direction of a Registered ER Nurse. The role supports the Emergency Room and may assist in other hospital areas as requested. The schedule varies based on department need and may change as needed. The position reports to the Emergency Room Director and Emergency Room Nurse and has no supervisory responsibilities. The role requires a high school education or equivalent and either a current Iowa EMT license, training in an approved 120-hour nurse aide course, or equivalent training. BLS certification is required within three months of employment. The work takes place in a well-lighted, air-conditioned nursing unit where noise levels vary; the employee may encounter hazardous chemicals or treatment modalities.

Requirements

High school education or equivalent.
Current Iowa EMT license, training in an approved 120-hour nurse aide course, or equivalent training.
BLS certification within three months of employment.
Ability to perform the listed duties with or without accommodations under ADA.

Responsibilities

Report significant information to the nurse in charge of the patient and keep the nurse informed about care rendered and duties performed.
Work with other healthcare personnel and comply with hospital and nursing service policies.
Answer call lights promptly and give nursing staff a verbal report at the end of the shift.
Help transfer patients by wheelchair or cart to other departments and assist patients with ambulation.
Attend staff meetings and in-service education when appropriate, and support staffing and scheduling needs.
Clean and restock the Emergency Department.
Perform clerical duties, including answering phones, logging patients, and making discharge phone calls.
Assist with physically moving patients, including lifting and transferring.
Assist practitioners with minor surgical procedures and laceration repairs, as well as simple orthopedic procedures and application of elastic bandages.
Assist with triage and registration; obtain blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respirations, height, weight, and allergy information; document these and the primary assessment in the electronic medical record for review and co-signature by the RN on duty.
Assist in other hospital areas as requested and perform other functions within scope of practice when circumstances require.
Maintain a courteous and professional manner with patients, visitors, physicians, and coworkers; maintain professional appearance and wear hospital identification.
Cooperate with coworkers and other departments, adapt positively to schedule and workplace changes, follow absence and tardiness notification policies, and use time, equipment, and supplies cost-effectively.