ED Tech – Smithfield ED (Paramedic, Intermediate-EMT or AEMT Required) – Full Time

Riverside Health System; Smithfield (VA); Sur place; USD 20 664 000 - 33 889 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Riverside Health System invites applications for an Emergency Technician in Smithfield, VA. You will assist physicians and RNs, perform EKGs, IVs, and phlebotomy, and support the ED team in delivering patient care across age groups.

Requires a high school diploma/GED with EMT/paramedic training preferred and 1 year EMT experience. Upon hire, EMT certification and BLS are required; ACLS/PALS may be required within set timelines.

Qualifications

• 1 year Emergency Technician experience (PRN status required).
• Active EMT certification required upon hire (NREMT/VDHP or US military equivalent accepted).
• BLS certification required upon hire; ACLS/PALS preferred/within timeframe.

Responsabilités

• Demonstrates assessment ability using practice standards for the department.
• Notifies physician/team of variances in patient care using SBAR when applicable.
• Completes clinical documentation per RHS standards.
• Supports patient throughput and responds to needs with urgency.
• Builds collaborative relationships with a multi-disciplinary team to support care.

Connaissances

EMT/EMS experience

EKG monitoring

IVs and phlebotomy

Team collaboration

Formation

High School Diploma or GED

EMT/Paramedic training (Preferred)

Description du poste

Smithfield, Virginia

Hiring Range

$18.90 - $24.60/HourlyActual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.

Overview

Works under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse, and the medical direction of the Emergency Department Physician. Responsible for providing assistance to physicians and RN in the delivery of patient care to include invasive and non-invasive procedures: EKG’s, IVs, phlebotomy. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to age of the patient served in assigned department. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span. Collects data reflective of the patient’s status and assist with the interpretation of appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to age specific needs as described in the departmental policy and procedural guide. Emergency Technician will fill in as the monitor tech as needed.

What you will do

• Demonstrates assessment ability by applying standards of practice as it relates to the specialty or patient population served. ( i.e. surgical, med surg, critical care, ED, specialty unit).
• Recognizes and responds to variances of patient care/ condition and appropriately notifies physician and team, utilizing SBAR process when applicable.
• Accurately completes all required clinical documentation consistently per RHS standards.
• Demonstrate flexibility and sense of urgency to facilitate patient throughput throughout the facility. Responds to patient needs timely.
• Demonstrates understanding of diverse patient care populations served within the community. Works to link needs of patient population with community resource.
• Ability to delegate and prioritize tasks to facilitate quality patient care and ensure all patient care needs are met. Able to recognize and respond to emergency situations.
• Monitor/supports personal departmental productivity through volunteering for and recommending creative changes to include flexing and shift changes to meet the needs of the department.
• Demonstrates the ability to build trusting collaborative relationships with a multi-disciplinary team to support patient care needs.
• Maintains a safe patient care environment by complying with RHS policies/procedures/regulatory requirements that support National Safety Patient Goals and Quality Initiatives. Recognizes and reports variances and provides resolutions.
• Supports and/or provides suggestions for cost containment. Provides feedback in new equipment/product evaluations; identifies and recommends solutions for cost savings and waste reduction.
• Participates positively in training and support of all team members, volunteers and students as needed. Engages new team members to create a supportive environment.
• Fill in as the monitor tech as needed.

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or GED, (Required)
• Program Graduate, Paramedic or Emergency Medical Technician training course (Preferred)

Experience

• 1 year Emergency Technician Experience (PRN Status Only) (Required)

Licenses and Certifications

• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) Advanced, Intermediate, or Paramedic ONLY Upon Hire(Required) or
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - Virginia Department of Health Professions (VDHP) Advanced, Intermediate, or Paramedic ONLY Upon Hire(Required) or
• Military Experience - US Military Equivalent military experience in lieu of EMT certification will be accepted (i.e., medical technician or corpsman) Upon Hire(Required) and
• CPR/ BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) Upon Hire(Required)
• ACLS Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) upon hire (Required)
• PALS Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) within 180 Days(Required)

To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers.