ER Tech/Paramedic

American Addiction Centers•Burlington, VT

2d•$22 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

The ER Tech/Paramedic assists physicians and registered nurses in providing technical patient care within the Emergency Department. This role involves performing various procedures such as phlebotomy, patient transport, cardiac and vital sign monitoring, wound care, Foley catheter insertion, and obtaining lab specimens. The position also includes documenting patient information and procedures, communicating observations to the registered nurse, processing daily patient charges through the EHR, and coordinating communications with various parties including EMS. The ER Tech/Paramedic is responsible for maintaining a clean and safe working environment, monitoring and troubleshooting equipment, and performing patient positioning and transporting duties that require physical exertion. The role requires the ability to provide age-appropriate care and demonstrate knowledge of growth and development principles.

Requirements

Nurse Aide in good standing as indicated with the State Registry in which the TM practices, OR Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Basic license issued through national registry or by the state in which the TM practices, OR Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Basic Intravenous license issued through national registry or by the state in which the TM practices, OR Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Intermediate license issued through national registry or by the state in which the TM practices, OR Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Paramedic license issued through national registry or by the state in which the TM practices.
Completion of an accredited or approved program in Medical Assistant.
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required.
High School Graduate.
Typically requires 1 year experience.
Basic computer skills and ability to work with Electronic Health Record (EHR).
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with physicians, staff, patients and their families.
Must maintain skill and recertification as required by regulation and organization.
Ability to effectively manage time and priorities.
High level of attention to detail.
Team members will maintain annual educational requirements for hospital based certifications (e.g.DNV, CARF or others).

Responsibilities

Assists physicians and registered nurses in providing technical care of patients.
Performs phlebotomy, transports patients, places patients on cardiac and vital sign monitors.
Performs wound care and inserts Foley catheters.
Obtains lab specimens.
May perform IV starts if allowed by state regulations.
Documents information/procedures and promptly communicates observations, concerns, and needs of the patient to the registered nurse.
Processes daily patient charges and/or related procedures through the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
Collaborates with physicians to support communications required to facilitate patient care.
Coordinates and facilitates all forms of communications (phone, verbal, paging, electronic, fax, and EMS system).
Maintains a clean and safe working environment, following department safety policies and standard precautions.
Monitors equipment and troubleshoots minor problems; arranges repair of major malfunctions.
Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique.
Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures.

Benefits

Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program