ED Technician - Casual

Windber Hospital Inc; Windber (PA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Windber Hospital Inc. seeks a EMT/Paramedic certificate holder to join the Emergency Department team. You will assist physicians and nurses, monitor patient vitals, perform EKGs, and support wound care, splinting, and transport.

Applicants should have an active EMT or Paramedic license and be comfortable with age-spanned patient care. The role emphasizes rapid response to emergencies, adherence to safety and infection control standards, and ongoing education on equipment and procedures within

Qualifications

• Graduate of EMT or Paramedic certificate program with an active license preferred.
• Knowledge of growth and development across the life span.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and document vital signs for all patients.
• Perform EKGs and apply cardiac monitors.
• Assist with splinting, wound care and patient transport.
• Prepare rooms and supplies for procedures.
• Conduct glucometer checks and venous phlebotomy after training.

Skills

Vital signs

EKG monitoring

Phlebotomy

Patient care

Life support basics

Education

EMT or Paramedic certificate program

Tools

Cardiac monitors

EKG machines

Oxygen equipment

Suture supplies

Job description

This position assists the Emergency Physicians and Nurses in providing care to the emergency department patients as a vital member of the care team. Patient population ranges from infancy to geriatrics.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF JOB: (other duties may be assigned)Possesses knowledge and skills required as a technician of patient care.Obtains vital sign readings on all age patients and documents in per policy.Has knowledge to identify abnormal vitals based on patient age and reports to the RN and/or physician.Able to respond to emergent patient care scenarios in a calm and organized manner.Can apply basic life support skills to patients as applicable as a member of the care team.Operation of equipmentMaintains operational knowledge of emergency department equipment such as cardiac monitors, splinting and suturing supplies, EKG machines, oxygen supplies, suction equipment and set up of sterile supplies for interventions.Participates in ongoing education regarding equipment and supplies.Participates in the organization and management of supplies in the department to maintain necessary stock and cleanliness of the environment.Patient CareDemonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of the assigned patient population.Provides appropriate, age specific treatment as directed. Prepares rooms with appropriate instruments, sutures, supplies and equipment.Performs direct patient care as a member of the emergency department team. Such care to include performing EKGs and applying cardiac monitors, splinting, wound care, hygiene care, patient transport, preparation for procedures, glucometer checks, obtaining and documenting vital signs. Phlebotomy for venous samples after satisfactory completion of hospital assigned course.Quality Control Measures:Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment, safety, environmental and infection control standards.Prepares and maintains written documentation as required by the profession and the department.Demonstrates a commitment to patient, visitor and staff by: complying with all applicable safety regulations; learning the impact of medical errors and methodology that will lead to reduction of error, reporting actual and potential errors, as well as hazardous conditions, identifying opportunities to standardize processes and \"error proof\" systems that will lead to increased safety; and participating in safety education programs and root cause analyses as required.Employee DevelopmentEnhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, attends in-services, workshops and staff meetings as required.Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.Participate in Quality Initiatives.Education/Training/License/Certification:Graduate of an Emergency Medical Technician or Paramedic certificate program with an active license highly preferredWork Experience:At least 1 year experience as an EMT or EMT-P desired