Emergency Dept Tech III PRN

methodisthealth; Tennessee; On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Health is seeking an Emergency Department Tech III to provide frontline patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse or physician in the Emergency Department. The role includes observing, assessing, and assisting with procedures while maintaining HIPAA standards and document care in the medical record.

The position requires a Technical Degree or Diploma as a Paramedic and 3-5 years of clinical experience, with ACLS, PALS, BLS, and Tennessee Paramedic license(s) as

Qualifications

• Technical degree or Diploma Paramedic is required.
• Experience in clinical/field settings 3-5 years preferred.
• Licenses: ACLS, PALS, BLS; Tennessee Paramedic license required.

Responsibilities

• Perform and document reassessments including vital signs.
• Position patients for examinations and assist with transportation.
• Administer medications under policy with observation and documentation.
• Perform procedures such as EKGs, suctioning, IV therapy under supervision.
• Document care in the medical record per department policy.
• Maintain professional behavior and complete competency requirements.

Skills

Vital signs assessment

Medication administration

Patient care support

Communication

HIPAA compliance

Education

Technical degree or diploma 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.

Under the direction of a Registered Nurse or physician, the Emergency Department Tech III performs a variety of duties to assist the nursing staff and physicians in rendering patient care in the Emergency Department. Provides patient care within a defined scope of practice that includes observation, assessment, and specified treatments and procedures. 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

Under the direction of a Registered Nurse or physician, the Emergency Department Tech III performs a variety of duties to assist the nursing staff and physicians in rendering patient care in the Emergency Department. Provides patient care within a defined scope of practice that includes observation, assessment, and specified treatments and procedures. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

What you will do

• Performs and documents reassessments (excluding initial triage and discharge assessment), including a full set of vital signs.
• Correctly positions the patient for examinations and procedures; holds efficiently for procedures. Assists with transportation of patients.
• 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.
• Under general supervision, performs a variety of patient procedures in accordance with policy and procedure and as ordered by the RN or physician such as performing EKGs, oro-nasal or pharyngeal suctioning, and initiating intravenous fluid therapy (isotonic fluids). May perform radiological procedures according to established guidelines in the use of mini c-arm (facility specific) and point of care testing including bedside glucose and urine pregnancy testing if needed.
• Documents care delivered in the patient's medical record in accordance with Emergency Department policy and procedure.
• Demonstrates and promotes professional practice on 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 Paramedic

Work Experience Requirements

• Required - Clinical/field experience 3-5 years

Licenses and Certifications Requirements

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

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