Emergency Department Technician

College of Pastoral Supervision and Psychotherapy; Troy (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

FirstHealth of Carolina's Emergency Medical Services team seeks an ER Technician who provides direct and indirect patient care in the Emergency Room under supervision of the ER Charge Nurse and ER Physician, following established standards of practice.

The role requires current NC EMS certification as Paramedic or Advanced EMT, at least one year of related experience, and BLS; ACLS and PALS may be obtained within six months of employment.

Qualifications

• Current North Carolina EMS certification/licensure for Paramedic or Advanced EMT required.
• At least one year of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, is required.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) is required.
• AHA Advanced Life Support (ACLS) may be obtained within 6 months of employment.
• AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) may be obtained within 6 months of employment

Responsibilities

• Provides direct and indirect patient care according to EMS protocols.
• Works under supervision of the ER Charge Nurse and the ER Physician.
• Maintains required certifications through continuing education and recertification processes.

Skills

Paramedic

Advanced EMT

BLS

ACLS

PALS

Job description

Overview

As a member of the Emergency Medical Services team, the Emergency RoomTechnician provides direct and indirect patient care through protocols set by FirstHealth of Carolina to maintain safe and effective patient flow in the Emergency Room. The Emergency RoomTechnicians works under the supervision of the Emergency Room Charge Nurse and the medical direction of the ER Physician, and is accountable for providing care within established standards of practice. The ER Technician maintains required certifications and skills by participation in continuing education, practical skills testing, and the re-certification processes set by the state of North Carolina and FirstHealth.

Qualifications

Qualifications: Current North Carolina Emergency Medical Services certification/licensure for Paramedic or Advanced EMT required. At least one (1) year of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, is required. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) is required. Current AHA Advanced Life Support (ACLS)-may be obtained within 6 months of employment. AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)-may be obtained within 6 months of employment