Emergency Dept Tech II | North | Full Time | Night

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare in Memphis seeks an EMT to support nursing staff by performing patient care tasks, monitoring vital signs, and assisting with examinations and transport while ensuring patient safety and correct identification.

Required: EMT credential, BLS, TN EMS license, ACLS; preferred AEMT or Paramedic. 0–1 year clinical experience. This role emphasizes compassion, teamwork, and adherence to MLH policies in a busy hospital setting.

Qualifications

• EMT credential required.
• BLS certification required.
• TN EMS licensure required.
• ACLS certification required; PALS preferred.
• Experience: 0–1 years in clinical/field settings.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care as directed by the Charge/Registered Nurse.
• Monitor vital signs and report findings to nurse.
• Position patients for exams and transport; verify patient ID.
• Perform phlebotomy per protocol and safety standards.
• Administer medications with barcode scanning per policy; observe effects.
• Document EKGs and other clinical observations per policy.
• Promote professional practice within the care team.
• Complete competency requirements.
• Perform other job functions as assigned.

Skills

Effective communication

HIPAA compliance

Compassion and patience

Stress management

Team collaboration

Education

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT)

Paramedic

Job description

If you are looking to make an impact on a meaningful scale, come join us as we embrace the Power of One!

We strive to be an employer of choice and establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where Associates can grow their career caring for others. For over a century, we’ve served the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid-South.

Responsible for attending to the needs of an assigned group of patients and aiding the licensed nursing personnel and physician in the care of patients by performing various patient care activities and related non-professional services. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence.

A Brief Overview

Responsible for attending to the needs of an assigned group of patients and aiding the licensed nursing personnel and physician in the care of patients by performing various patient care activities and related non-professional services. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

What you will do

• Assists with patient care as directed by the Charge/Registered Nurse.
• Initiates and reassesses vital signs including pulse oximetry. Documents and reports findings to nurse.
• Effectively/correctly positions patients for examinations and procedures and assists with transportation of patients. Ensures proper identification of patients.
• Performs phlebotomy in a professional manner according to protocol and safety standards.
• Responsible for the safe administration of medications using barcode scanning approved by department policy providing necessary observation and documentation of the effects of the drug administered. Administers select medications approved by department policy as indicated and ordered.
• Performs additional job functions in a timely fashion and documents on clinical care and pertinent observations on appropriate records such as performing EKGs in accordance with policy and procedure.
• Demonstrates and promotes professional practice of all members of the care team.
• Completes mandatory and unit specific competency requirements.
• Performs other job functions as assigned or requested.

Education/Formal Training Requirements

• Required - Technical Degree or Diploma Emerg Medical Tech (EMT)
• Preferred - Technical Degree or Diploma Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT)
• Preferred - Technical Degree or Diploma Paramedic

Work Experience Requirements

• Required - Clinical/field experience 0-1 years

Licenses and Certifications Requirements

• Required - BASIC LIFE SUPPORT - American Heart Association
• Required - Emergency Medical Personnel Tennessee - Tennessee Emergency Medical Services Division
• Required - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support - American Heart Association
• Preferred - BASIC LIFE SUPPORT American Red Cross - American Red Cross
• Preferred - Advanced Emergency Medical Personnel - Tennessee - Tennessee Emergency Medical Services Division
• Preferred - Pediatric Advanced Life Support - American Heart Association
• Preferred - Advanced Emergency Medical Technician - Mississippi - Mississippi State Department of Health
• Preferred - Emergency Medical Personnel Arkansas - Arkansas Department of Health
• Preferred - Paramedic Mississippi - Mississippi State Department of Health

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Successful completion orientation.
• Ability to read, write, and understand verbal or written instructions.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally with others.
• Abiltiy to maintain confidentialty at all times according to policy and procedures and HIPAA requirements.
• Demonstrates compassion and patience with a deep level of concern for patients.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and in a positive manner with patients, family, public, and other health care workers.
• Must be able to cope with stressful situations, including death and dying and dealing with anguished relatives.
• Comply with Safety/Emergency Procedures and Nursing Service policies.
• Use equipment required for implementing patient care.
• Adhere to Methodist Healthcare Systems’ code of conduct.

Supervision Provided by this Position

• There are no supervisory or lead responsibilities assigned to this position.

Physical Demands

• The physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion.
• Must have good balance and coordination.
• The physical requirements of this position are: medium work - exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 25 lbs. of force frequently.
• The Associate is required to have close visual acuity including color, depth perception, and field of vision to perform an activity, such as assessing patients, preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading.
• Frequent invasive and non-invasive patient contact.
• Exposure to patient body fluids as well as exposure to hazardous or poisonous materials.
• Ability to react quickly to emergency situations.

Our Associates are passionate about what they do, the service they provide and the patients they serve. We value family, team and a Power of One culture that requires commitment to the highest standards of care and unity.

Boasting one of the South's largest medical centers, Memphis blends a friendly community, a thriving and growing downtown, and a low cost of living. We see each day as a new opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people in our community.