Emergency Clinical Assistant (EMT) -York Hospital -FT- Day

WellSpan Health Services; York (York County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Emergency Medical Technician to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will perform vital patient care activities, including monitoring vital signs, assisting with daily living tasks, and preparing patients for medical procedures. You will work in a collaborative environment that emphasizes teamwork and patient-centered care. This position offers comprehensive health benefits, retirement savings plans, and opportunities for professional development. If you are passionate about making a difference in patient care and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Accounts

Paid Time Off

Short-term Disability

Education Assistance

Wellness Program

Caregiver Support

Childcare Referral Service

Qualifications

• 3 years of relevant experience required.
• Certified Emergency Medical Technician and CPR/AED required.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care and assists with daily activities.
• Prepares patients for procedures and administers oxygen as needed.

Skills

Patient Care

IV Preparation

Electrocardiography

Venipuncture

Assisting with Daily Activities

Administering Oxygen

Physical Restraints Application

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Patient Lifting Devices

Non-invasive Blood Pressure Monitor

Cardiorespiratory Monitor

Pulse Oximetry

Job description

Schedule:
Day Shift
40-hours per week
Monday - Friday
Every third weekend and holiday
Emergency Department

General Summary

Performs patient care activities, skilled tasks, and prescribed procedures in the care of patients, under the direction of a licensed professional nurse.
Essential Functions:

Checks patient's vital signs.
Prepares and initiates IV and normal saline locks.
Performs 12-lead electrocardiography. Possesses the ability to recognize abnormal cardiac rhythms.
Performs venipuncture for the purpose of obtaining blood specimens.
Inserts urinary catheter, gastric tubes. Performs gastric suctioning.
Cares for patients by assisting them with feeding, bathing, shaving, dressing/undressing and toileting. Assists patients into/out of bed, with standing or walking/crutch walking.
Lifts, moves and positions patients.
Restrains/holds patients as directed. Assists in the application of physical restraints.
Prepares patients for procedures.
Administers oxygen by mask or cannula. Performs airway suctioning.
Applies heat/cold, non-sterile and sterile dressings, support hose, ace bandages, and casts/splints (under the direct supervision of nurse/physician).
Applies and discontinues traction and other orthopedic equipment.

Common Expectations:

Prepares and maintains written documentation as required by the profession and the department.
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of the assigned patient population. Assesses and interprets patient age specific data and provides appropriate, age specific treatment. Provides direct patient care to assigned patient age group(s).
Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.
Participates in educational programs and in-service meetings.
Performs scribe function as needed.

Required for All Jobs:

Performs other related duties as identified.
WellSpan Health has adopted and implemented a compliance program to support WellSpan's values and standards for professionalism, integrity, and ethics. Expected to support and meet the values and standards of the organization and the performance expectations of the job, the department, and the compliance program.
WellSpan Health has adopted and implemented a privacy program to safeguard the patient information and the business and operational information of the organization. Expected to support and meet the values and standards of the organization to safeguard patient and business/operational information.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Physical Demands:

Standing - Frequently
Walking - Frequently
Sitting - Occasionally
Carrying/Lifting - Occasionally (50lbs)
Pushing/Pulling - Occasionally (50lbs)
Kneeling/Crouching - Occasionally
Reaching - Occasionally
Talking - Frequently
Hearing - Frequently
Repetitive Motions - Occasionally
Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Occasionally

Working Environment:

Occupational Hazards - Occasionally
Bloodborne Pathogen - Exposure


Qualifications

Minimum Education:

High School Diploma or GED Required

Work Experience:

3 years Relevant experience. Required

Licenses:

Certified Emergency Medical Technician Upon Hire Required and
Certified Paramedic Upon Hire Required and
Heartsaver CPR/AED Upon Hire Required and
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Upon Hire Required and
Ped Adv Life Support Upon Hire Required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Able to use the following equipment: Patient lifting devices, Bedrails, Specialty bed, Non-invasive blood pressure monitor, Cardiorespiratory monitor, Sequential compression device, Continuous passive motion device, K-pad, Pulse oximetry.

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Flexible spending and health savings accounts
Retirement savings plan
Paid time off (PTO)
Holidays
Short-term disability
Education assistance
Financial education and support, including DailyPay
Wellness and Wellbeing program
Caregiver support via Wellthy
Financial Wellness via SmartPath
Childcare referral service via Wellthy