Advanced ER Tech, variable shifts

North Mississippi Health Services; Village of Highland Falls (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services is seeking an Emergency Services Advanced ER Tech to provide basic and advanced life support under Medical Control. The role includes phlebotomy, EKGs, IV/IO initiation, patient care, and routine tests, with emphasis on safety and HIPAA compliance.

Responsibilities cover patient transport, wound care, specimen collection, equipment operation, and collaboration with physicians and nurses to support exams and treatments across departments.

Qualifications

• Basic life support and patient care skills.
• Ability to perform routine life support procedures.
• Compliance with HIPAA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Performs phlebotomy, EKGs, patient transport, splints, CPR, IV/IO initiation, monitoring and cardioversion as trained.
• Operates and maintains equipment; conducts testing efficiently.
• Document vital signs, intake/output, and other designated data.
• Assist with turning, lifting and positioning patients for exams.
• Transport patients to other departments as needed.
• Maintain clean work areas and restock supplies.
• Assist physicians and nurses with examinations and treatments.

Skills

Phlebotomy

EKG

IV/IO initiation

CPR

Patient transport

Tools

Defibrillator

Cardiac monitoring equipment

IV equipment

Job description

Posting Description

We believe a career is more than just a career - it's a calling. Our teammates' "True North" is what calls them to health care; it's their passion. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in helping you leverage and connect that passion with a much greater purpose that impacts people you know and love.
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JOB SUMMARY
The Emergency Services Advanced ER Tech, provides appropriate basic and advanced life support (in accordance with training and protocols) to patients under the guidance of Medical Control to assure the delivery of patient care. Performs routine specimen collections, electrocardiographs, routine tests, IV & IO catheters, Intubations, patient care functions and technical procedures for which appropriate training and competency is maintained.
JOB FUNCTIONS
Patient care:

• Performs phlebotomy, EKG's, patient transport, splints, CPR, medication administration per competency, IV/IO intitiation, utilization of cardiac monitoring, defibrillation, pacing and cardioversion, Urinary in/out catherizations, assist with intubation.
• Operates and maintains equipment properly, performs testing with efficiency.
• Obtains and documents vital signs, intake and output amounts, and other as designated, collects specimens as required.
• Must be able to prioritize duties according to current policy.
• Performs sterile urethral catheterizations.
• Conducts self in a proficient and professional manner.
• Compliant with HIPAA regulations at all times.
• Assist with turning, lifting, and positioning patients to prepare for exams and procedures.
• Supports and promotes an environment that was conductive to quality customer service.
• Responds to emergency situations in hospital according to current policy.
• Properly documented all procedures as required.
• Obtains equipment or supplies as necessary for patient care.
• Assist with preparing rooms between patients, cleaning, restocking, and preparing area.
• Assist physicians and nurses with physical examinations and treatment.
• Transports patients to other departments in the hospital. Note:
• May transport patients with IV fluids including IV antibioticsand other IV medications infusions, blood infusion monitoring as needed to allow for transport to other departments per competencies. .
• Maintains clean work area in patient rooms.
• Provides wound care - shaves, preps, cleans, and dresses as directed - utilizing sterile technique.
• Inserts Iv & IO catheters.
• Adminsters medications as directed Transport:
• Provides safe appropriate level care transport of patients (emergency and routine). Communication:
• Maintains appropriate verbal communication with team members to provide care to patient.