Emergency Care Technician

The Health Care Authority for Baptist Health, An Affiliate of UAB Health System; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Prattville is seeking an Emergency Care Technician (PRN) to support the patient care team in the Emergency Department. You will assist the RN with routine tasks, greet patients and families, and help ensure smooth department operations.

This role involves handling multiple tasks, following HIPAA, and maintaining calm, professional communication at all times. Required are an EMT license, BLS, a high school diploma or equivalent, and completion of an accredited EMS program, with

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Successful completion of an accredited EMS Program.
• Psychomotor Skills Assessment and written exam completed.
• AT LEAST 2 years Advanced Life Support field experience.
• May be cross trained in a minimum of two job classes with Dual competencies.

Responsibilities

• Assist RN in patient care and in the Emergency Department operations.
• Greet patients and families entering the ED lobby.
• Perform routine and non-complex duties within scope of role; may have additional duties assigned.

Skills

Team leadership

MS Office

Communication skills

Organizational skills

HIPAA compliance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

EMT program completion

Psychomotor and written exam

2+ years ALS field experience

Dual competencies cross-training

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Baptist Health is the largest healthcare system serving central Alabama, providing comprehensive hospital-based and outpatient services to nearly 60 percent of the residents in Montgomery, Autauga and Elmore counties. To learn more about Baptist Health, visit us at https://www.baptistfirst.org.

Highlights: Summary

The Emergency Care Technician will serve as a supportive member of the patient care team who will assist in routine and non-complex aspects of patient care and other duties to support the operations of the Emergency Department. The ECT will assist the RN in the patient care process. This individual will greet patients and families as they enter the Emergency Department lobby. This position may have additional duties assigned that are within scope of the role.

Education

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Successful completion of an accredited EMS Program.
• Successfully passed the Psychomotor Skills Assessment and written exam.
• At least 2 years Advanced Life Support field experience.
• May be cross trained in a minimum of two job classes (i.e. Monitor Tech, PCT, Lab Tech) with completion of "Dual" competencies.

License/ Certifications

EMT licensure required, BLS required.

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities

• Excellent knowledge of MS Office and familiarity with relevant computer software.
• Strong team leadership skills, strong organization, interpersonal, and customer relations skills.
• Must be able to meet strict deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability, and excellent organizational skills.
• Must be able to complete multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to develop trust with leaders in the organizations.
• Ability to remain calm in difficult situations.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, proficient computer skills, proven track record of successful performance.
• Ability to understand complex multifactor situations and bring appropriate solutions.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and HIPAA standards.

Primary Location

Prattville Baptist Hospital

Job

Emergency Care Technician

Job Type

PRN-PRN Shift

Shift

7 on / 7 off - Third Shift (United States of America)

Baptist Health is recognized by Forbes as one of America’s best employers in the state of Alabama.