Acute Care Technician-Advanced

Renown Health; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Renown Health in Reno, NV seeks a frontline EMT/Clinical Technician to support nursing operations and direct patient care under supervision. You will assist with vital signs, transport, and activities of daily living across pediatric to geriatric patients, while maintaining safety and efficiency in a busy clinical setting.

Requirements include EMT-Advanced Certification, BLS, and ACLS with training in EKG monitoring; ability to document accurately and coordinate with the care team is essential.

Qualifications

• Must have working-level English with reading/writing/speaking skills.
• Experience in emergency medical services preferred.
• EMT Advanced Certification required within 90 days of hire.
• ACLS and EKG monitor training required within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and document adult and pediatric vital signs.
• Transport equipment/patients safely and assist in mobility.
• Provide activities of daily living support and patient safety.
• Support care team with tasks and stock supplies.
• Ensure proper decontamination of equipment per policy.

Skills

Medical terminology

English fluency

Patient care

Education

EMT-Advanced Certification (NREMT/State)

BLS certification (AHA)

ACLS certification (AHA)

EKG monitor training

Job description

Position Purpose

This position is responsible for providing continuity of nursing business operations, support functions, and direct patient care functions under the supervision of the appropriate provider or Registered Nurse. Under direct supervision this position is responsible for performing various technical procedures, providing or assisting in activities of daily living, as well as providing emotional support to Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric patients. This position is responsible for accurately obtaining and documenting adult and pediatric vital signs, transporting of equipment/patients, patient mobilization, activities of daily living, observing patients on safety precautions, clerical responsibilities, assisting care team members with various patient care tasks, ordering, and stocking of supplies.

Position Purpose

This position is responsible for providing continuity of nursing business operations, support functions, and direct patient care functions under the supervision of the appropriate provider or Registered Nurse. Under direct supervision this position is responsible for performing various technical procedures, providing or assisting in activities of daily living, as well as providing emotional support to Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric patients. This position is responsible for accurately obtaining and documenting adult and pediatric vital signs, transporting of equipment/patients, patient mobilization, activities of daily living, observing patients on safety precautions, clerical responsibilities, assisting care team members with various patient care tasks, ordering, and stocking of supplies.

Nature and Scope

Within the scope established by Renown Health this position provides patient care related tasks to include personal hygiene, mobility, safety and comfort, assistance with activities of daily living, and various direct patient care skills to Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric patients as directed by the Unit Manager, Medical Director, Physician, Clinical Technician Expert, and/or the Registered Nurse. The incumbent must be knowledgeable of the uses of equipment specific to the area of employment. This position is responsible to demonstrate proficiency in body mechanics, fire safety, infection control, patient safety, quality outcomes, CPR and safe handling of hazardous materials.

The incumbent assists in procedures to facilitate the proper documentation of the patient care from pre-admission to discharge. Patient Care will include (with demonstrated competency and/or training): BLS, ACLS, phlebotomy, peripheral IV access insertion, medication administration, and any skills within established competencies and scope of practice as approved by Renown Health.

The incumbent must demonstrate the knowledge and skills within established competencies and scope of practice as approved by Renown Health necessary to provide care based on physical, motor/sensor, psychosocial, and safety appropriate to the pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient population served and meet standards of quality as measured by the unit/department age specific competency standards.

This position is challenged to maintain accuracy; communicate effectively with different types of people; function effectively under stress; and the ability to identify and maintain priorities while responding simultaneously to requests from various parties. This position is also challenged to remain courteous and tactful at all times while promoting optimal patient experience and patient outcomes.

Additionally, this position must assure proper decontamination of equipment and supplies in accordance with Renown Health policies.

This position does provide patient care

Disclaimer

The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.

Minimum Qualifications

Requirements - Required and/or Preferred

Name

Description

Education:

Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English. Medical terminology is preferred.

Experience

Experience preferred

License(s)

Ability to obtain and maintain a valid State of Nevada and Nationally Registered EMT Advanced Certification through the National Registry of EMT upon hire. National Registered EMT Advanced Certification must be in active status within in 90 days of hire.

May hold a Paramedic EMT certification for up to 60 days while awaiting movement into an open Paramedic position.

Certification(s)

Obtain and maintain BLS certification by the American Heart Association (AHA) standards required at time of hire.

ACLS certification by the American Heart Association (AHA) standards required within 6 months of hire.

Completion of EKG monitor class within 6 months of hire.

Computer / Typing

Must possess or be able to obtain within 90 day the computer skills necessary to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc.