Acute Care Technician-Advanced EMT

Renown Health; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Renown Health in Reno, NV seeks an EMT Advanced/Medical Technician to support nursing operations and provide direct patient care across pediatric to geriatric patients under supervision. The role includes assisting with daily living, documenting care, obtaining vital signs, and transporting patients and equipment with a focus on safety and quality outcomes.

This position requires CPR/ACLS certification timelines and proficiency with Microsoft Office for online trainings and forms.

Qualifications

• Education: Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English sufficiently to perform job duties safely and effectively.
• Experience: Experience preferred
• License(s): Nevada EMT Advanced Certification; National Registry EMT; valid license by hire date
• Certification(s): Current BLS; ACLS within 6 months; EKG monitor training within 6 months
• Computer / Typing: Proficient with MS Office and able to complete online trainings and forms.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuity of nursing operations and direct patient care under supervision.
• Assist with activities of daily living and patient mobility.
• Obtain and document vital signs for adult and pediatric patients.
• Transport equipment and patients as needed.
• Assist with procedures and ensure proper documentation of care from pre-admission to discharge.
• Maintain decontamination of equipment and supplies per policy.

Skills

EMT Advanced

CPR

ACLS

Phlebotomy

EKG monitoring

Education

EMT Certification (Advanced) – Nevada

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The posted pay range represents the long-term earning opportunity for the position, while starting pay is based on the experience, skills, and qualifications each candidate brings to the role.

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English sufficiently to perform job duties safely and effectively. 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): Current BLS certification by 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 be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, and Word and have the ability to use the computer to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc.

Disclaimer:

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