Emergency Dept Tech

Piedmont-Healthcare; Newnan (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Newnan Hospital is seeking an ED Tech to assist in patient care under RN/LPN supervision. Must have current EMT certification or be enrolled in nursing program with clinical rotation experience. IV Certification/AEMT strongly preferred.

BLS CPR required upon hire. The role supports a wide age range with the health care team in a fast-paced emergency department. Responsibilities include clinical tasks, infection control, and collaboration with nurses and physicians to deliver safe,

Qualifications

• EMT certification or nursing program with clinical rotations required or in progress.
• BLS CPR certification required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• The ED Tech participates in the clinical aspects of patient care with all members of the health care team under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Possess the knowledge and ability to provide care to the age specific population to which assigned.

Education

Current Georgia Basic EMT Certification or National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians Registry/ Intermediate Level certification or previous Georgia Basic EMT Certification or National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians Registry/ Intermediate Level certification Required or

A student currently enrolled in an accredited nursing program and has completed at least 1 semester of clinical rotations within an acute care hospital Required or

In Lieu of 2 years of patient care tech and/or Emergency Room Tech experience in lieu of EMT license Required

Job description

Overview

IV Certification/AEMT strongly preferred

Responsibilities

The ED Tech participates in the clinical aspects of patient care with all members of the health care team under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse. Possess the knowledge and ability to provide care to the age specific population to which assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• One of the following: Required
• Current Georgia Basic EMT Certification or National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians Registry/ Intermediate Level certification or previous Georgia Basic EMT Certification or National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians Registry/ Intermediate Level certification Required or
• A student currently enrolled in an accredited nursing program and has completed at least 1 semester of clinical rotations within an acute care hospital Required or
• In Lieu of 2 years of patient care tech and/or Emergency Room Tech experience in lieu of EMT license Required

Licenses and Certifications

• BCLS - Basic Life Support Current BLS CPR Card Upon Hire Required

Business Unit : Company Name

Piedmont Newnan Hospital