Pediatric Emergency Technician

UHS•Washington, DC

68d•Onsite

About The Position

Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center GW Health is opening a new hospital in Washington, DC in April 2025. This hospital aims to integrate clinical care with existing community providers and The George Washington University Hospital to create an enhanced integrated delivery system. The advanced hospital will feature 136 beds, a trauma center, adult and pediatric emergency departments, maternal health services, an ambulatory pavilion, a parking garage, and a helipad. The position is for a Pediatric Emergency Technician (Part-Time, Nights). The ideal candidate will provide care to assigned patients under the direct supervision of the Clinical Supervisor/Team Leader and/or Pediatric Emergency Department Providers, following an established plan of care.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent.
Successful completion of a state-approved Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) course that meets or exceeds the National Emergency Medical Services Education Standards for the Emergency Medical Technician is preferred.
Successful completion of the cognitive and psycho-motor exam for the National Registry of EMTs at a Basic, Intermediate, or Paramedic level.
1 year of recent Emergency Department experience as an emergency room technician or at least one year of experience as a primary EMS field provider or military equivalent.
BLS certification required (from the American Heart Association).
De-escalation Training within six (6) months of hire.

Responsibilities

Observe patients, take vital signs, monitor pulse oximetry, and report changes from baseline patient status to appropriate patient care team members.
Assist with the implementation of a patient’s plan of care as directed by the MD/RN, reporting information and findings.
Provide direct bedside care to patients, including activities of daily living, dressings, assisting with ambulation and mobilization, and transporting patients.
Provide personal care for the patient, including hygiene and physical comfort measures.
Turn, move, lift, ambulate, and transport patients by wheelchair, stretcher, or bed as needed.
Provide postmortem care.
Set up, dismantle, and clean patient care equipment according to Infection Control guidelines.
Operate and maintain technical, unit-specific patient care equipment, including casting saw and ring cutter, in accordance with established safety guidelines.
Prepare rooms for new patients.
Communicate and collaborate with other care providers to ensure comprehensive care.
Document care provided (e.g., blood sugar, EKG) and enter patient information, orders, and changes into the hospital information system.
Perform wound preparation, application of splints and orthopedic devices, Foley catheter insertion/care, IV insertion/monitoring (including ultrasound utilization), and initial cleaning and preparation of all instruments.
Perform other job duties/assignments as required.