ER Tech

Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare • Clinton, MO

112d • $20 - $25

About The Position

We are seeking a caring and dependable person to join our team. The ER Tech/Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) will be responsible for patient care duties delegated to them by the RN, LPN, or paramedic. The ER Tech/EMT must have great communication skills and work well in a fast-paced environment, be able to work independently, and be aware of patient information or changes in status that need to be reported to the licensed personnel and paraprofessionals.

Requirements

• EMT-P certification and in good standing
• Current BLS for Healthcare Provider (AHA) certification upon hire
• Previous hospital experience desired
• ER experience preferred
• Must be dependable, reliable, and compassionate with a desire to care for others

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care according to his/her scope of care and according to GVMH policies and procedures
• Taking vital signs
• Weighing patients
• Performing EKGs
• Phlebotomy
• Transferring patients
• Documenting any patient care provided
• Assisting licensed personnel and paraprofessionals with various tasks
• Proactively provide follow-up on all delegated patient care tasks to licensed personnel and paraprofessionals
• Ensure timely completion of all assigned/delegated tasks
• Communicate frequently to all members of the healthcare delivery team
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal and therapeutic communication techniques
• Document patient care according to GVMH policies and procedures
• Comply with all safety and infection control policies
• Demonstrate ethical decision-making, advocate for patients and families, and adhere to GVMH's Behaviors of Excellence

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees