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About The Position

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• BLS and EMT-B certification
• Must either be active on the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) or possess a current Virginia EMT License/Certification
• Able to read, write, speak and understand English.

Nice To Haves

• EMT experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Places patients on continuous cardiac monitoring while collecting, documenting and reporting patient vital signs data.
• Registers patients accurately, efficiently and professionally to ensure database integrity and facilitate claims processing.
• Requests prior electrocardiograms for Medical Director review, as appropriate, and follows medical standard operating procedures for patient intervention.
• Provides concise documentation of all procedures and therapies in patients' medical records.
• Performs surgical preparation of wounds according to protocol.
• Demonstrates correct stabilization and immobilization of spine and proper fitting of splints for extremities.
• Demonstrates ability to assess neurovascular status after splint application and reports deviations to Registered Nurse and physician.
• Assists with patient transport for testing, admission/discharge, interfacility and aeromedical (per policy of Operating Unit).
• Arranges interfacility transport from freestanding Emergency departments.
• Collects patient specimens following department/facility policies and procedures.
• Assists mid-level providers and physicians with collecting, labeling and transporting irretrievable specimens.
• Maintains inventory of equipment and supplies to optimize delivery of patient care and treatment.
• Coordinates with materials management to ensure appropriate stock and minimize outdated stock.
• Obtains 12 lead ECG per physician order and provides ECG to physician for review immediately upon completion.
• Reviews Medical Director orders as related to disease state.
• Monitors and reports patients' progress towards expected outcomes and deviations to Registered Nurse.
• Provides wound care according to department clinical practice standards and acts as a resource to physicians and nurses to provide patients with optimum care.
• Follows computer system and department operational procedures and training guidelines to obtain accurate demographic, diagnosis and insurance information.
• May perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Robust team member wellness program
• Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions for retirement
• Up to $5,250 per year in education assistance
• Up to $10,000 for student loans
• 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions per person, per year, at no cost for team members, spouses/partners, and children
• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave