Emergency Dept Tech I - Emergency Department - PT .6 Days

Medical Center; Klamath Falls (OR); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Medical Center in Oregon is seeking a part-time EMT to join the on-site Emergency Department support team. The role includes direct patient care, vital signs recording, ECG tracing, wound care, and assisting physicians and nurses with procedures.

Strong English skills and legible handwriting are required, along with a high school diploma and EMT certification. Applicants should have 1 year of acute care or pre-hospital EMT experience, be able to lift 50 lbs, and work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• One (1) year experience in an acute care hospital setting, preferably emergency department or one year pre-hospital experience as an EMT.
• Ability to speak English and have legible handwriting, knowledge of spelling, grammar and basic arithmetic.
• Skill in dealing with the public and telephone courtesy.
• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care as requested by the primary care nurse, including activities of daily living, e.g., ambulation, dressing, feeding, toiletry needs and reporting any changes in patient status.
• Ascertains and records accurate vital signs, including rectal temperatures, pediatric weights, with abnormal findings reported to primary care nurse or charge nurse.
• Assists nursing staff in gathering information pertinent to the patient’s care including the patient’s physical needs and functional status in order to provide patient care.
• Accurately performs the twelve lead EKG tracings on patients per physician order.
• Performs duties as assigned and supervised by the primary care nurse in accordance with certification and hospital policy.
• Provides wound cleaning as assigned and supervised by the primary care nurse or physician.
• Assists nurses and doctors with procedures and safely transports patients’ supplies.
• Prepares patients for dismissal by primary care nurse to include removal of electrodes and transportation out of the ED.
• Splints sprains/fractures on extremities under the direction of the physician.
• Stock and clean patient treatment areas and maintain a safe environment.
• Maintains proficient communication with patients, families, visitors, physicians and coworkers.

Skills

EMT experience

English proficiency

Legible handwriting

Public interaction

Basic arithmetic

Body mechanics

Education

High School or better

Job description

Requisition Number: EMERG003265

• Part-Time
• On-site
• Hourly Range : $19.06 USD to $28.09 USD

Locations

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Description

QUALIFICATIONS

Required: One (1) year experience in an acute care hospital setting, preferably emergency department or one year pre-hospital experience as an EMT; Ability to speak English and have legible handwriting, knowledge of spelling, grammar and basic arithmetic; Skill in dealing with the public and telephone courtesy; and Skill in proper use of body mechanics. Must have high school diploma or equivalent.

Lic/Reg/Cert: Current OR cert as an EMT.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS

Must be able to withstand constant walking, standing, lifting at least 50 lbs. or more, push/pull regulation hospital equipment occasional sitting, Must be able to function during periods of stress, and exposure to trauma and/or disease, and have the requisite visual, auditory and fine motor skills.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Provides direct patient care as requested by the primary care nurse, including activities of daily living, e.g., ambulation, dressing, feeding, toiletry needs and reporting any changes in patient status.
• Ascertains and records accurate vital sings, including rectal temperatures, pediatric weights, with abnormal findings reported to primary care nurse or charge nurse. Assists nursing staff in gathering information pertinent to the patient’s care including the patient’s physical needs and functional status in order to provide patient care.
• Accurately performs the twelve lead EKG tracings on patients per physician order.
• Performs duties as assigned and supervised by the primary care nurse, charge nurse in accordance with certification and hospital policy, e.g., pulse oximetry, orthostatic vital signs, specimen collection with appropriate labeling and recording. Demonstrates current knowledge of hospital and department policies and procedures including universal precautions.
• Provides wound cleaning as assigned and supervised by the primary care nurse or physician. Applies dressings/dressing changes not requiring sterile technique to wounds under the direction of the primary care nurse or physician.
• Assists nurses and doctors with procedures, e.g., suture set-ups, proper use of restraints, i.e. lumbar punctures, IV set-ups, pelvic exams and safely transports patients’ supplies and specimens throughout the hospital.
• Prepares patients for dismissal by primary care nurse to include removal of electrodes, oxygen, DC IV. Provides patients with appropriate means of transportation out of the Emergency Department.
• Splints sprains/fractures on extremities under the direction of the physician.
• Successfully completes clinical competencies described in the department’s competency program and documents accurately and in real time.
• Stocks and cleans patient treatment areas with needed supplies while maintaining a clean, safe environment.
• Maintains proficient communication and interpersonal relationships with patients, families, significant other, visitors, physicians coworkers, and the community. Responds promptly and courteously to patients’ and families’ needs while ensuring confidentiality and privacy.
• Demonstrates competence in relation to the defined mission, vision, values, and strategic plan of the organization. This will be apparent by ongoing completion of any or all of the following: proficiency testing, skill demonstration, practice of core standards for service excellence, and documentation review.

MARGINAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better in Other.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

BLS Basic Life Support

Certification Generic

Basic EKG

Code Gray Basic

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