Emergency Care Aide - ED Support & Patient Care

Tenet Healthcare; Sunnyvale (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site cafe

Competitive pay

Payroll deductions

Benefits (FT/PT/PRN)

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Sunnyvale is seeking an Emergency Medical Tech to assist with patient care in the Emergency Department under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. Responsibilities include maintaining patient safety, accurate documentation, venipuncture, and assisting with assessments and treatments.

The position emphasizes teamwork, adherence to clinical policies, and ongoing professional development within a modern hospital setting in Sunnyvale, TX.

Qualifications

• Completion of Emergency Medical Technician training course; current license required.
• Current BLS Certification.
• Basic arrhythmia courses (may obtain within six months of hire).
• Medical terminology.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Additional languages preferred.
• Basic computer knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Provides supportive care to Emergency Department patients under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse or physician; performs approved procedures per policy.
• Demonstrates ability to work effectively as a multidisciplinary team member; supports and assists team members in all activities.
• Communicates in an effective and efficient manner with all documentation, and with all coworkers, patients, visitors and physicians.
• Recognizes and reports appropriate data to the Registered Nurse.
• Assists Registered Nurse and physicians with assessments, examinations and treatment.
• Performs and assists with technical skills as defined in scope of practice, including venipuncture.
• Performs other duties as in-serviced, including crutch walking, dressing changes and assisting physician with splint or cast application.
• Notifies appropriate licensed personnel when patient complains of pain.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Adheres to Hospital policy addressing standard precautions, safety regulations and guidelines.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and the skills necessary to provide age appropriate care to the patients served.
• Assists patients from vehicle into wheelchair or onto gurney, as need dictates.
• Responds to patient and visitor questions and needs immediately and within established standards.
• Maintains patient comfort and privacy.
• Documents patient care performed, including vital signs, bedside care and observations.
• Maintains and prepares rooms between patients and procedures.
• Assists with preparation of equipment for procedures.
• Monitors stock and restocks supplies as needed.
• Transports patients and supplies.
• Maintains policies and procedures established by the department.
• Participates in performance improvement activities.
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-services meetings and workshops; shows responsibility for ongoing education.
• Assists in cost containment through the appropriate ordering and conserving of supplies and equipment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Documentation

Venipuncture

English proficiency

Basic computer knowledge

Education

EMT certification/training

BLS Certification

Basic arrhythmia course

Medical terminology

Tools

Basic computer knowledge

Job description

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Sunnyvale is seeking an Emergency Medical Tech to assist with patient care in the Emergency Department under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. Responsibilities include maintaining patient safety, accurate documentation, venipuncture, and assisting with assessments and treatments.

The position emphasizes teamwork, adherence to clinical policies, and ongoing professional development within a modern hospital setting in Sunnyvale, TX.