Emergency Room Technician I- Pediatric Emergency/Inpatient (Part time 7a-7p)

Boston Medical Center; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and PTO

Free parking

MTA bus pass subsidy

Onsite fitness center

Tuition assistance for professional发展

Health, dental, vision coverage

Retirement plan

Job summary

GBMC HealthCare's Emergency Department seeks an EMT/CRT/Paramedic to assist with admission tasks, triage, and patient flow. Under supervision, you will escort patients, prep rooms, and support RN/MD staff in a fast-paced environment.

You must have a high school diploma or GED, EMT/CRT/Paramedic training, CPR certification, and at least 1 year of related experience. This role includes comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth in a busy hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Triage documentation and vitals per RN guidance.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Proficient computer use and data entry.
• Able to analyze data and generate reports.
• Able to multitask and prioritize.
• Strong interpersonal skills with patients and staff.
• Problem solving abilities.
• Ability to collaborate with RN/MD staff.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to precept others.

Responsibilities

• Completes triage documentation including vital signs, phlebotomy, and oxygen placement under RN guidance.
• Maintains patient flow and communicates care plans to patients and families.
• Assists with cleaning ED rooms and reports abnormal vitals to RNs.
• Performs blood glucose testing and draws peripheral blood under RN guidance.
• Records procedures in EHR and transmits results to RN/MD.
• Sets up laceration sterile trays and assists with patient transport as needed.

Skills

Triage knowledge

Customer service

Computer skills

Data analysis

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

RN/MD collaboration

Medical terminology

Precepting others

Education

High school diploma or GED

Graduate EMT/CRT/Paramedic program

Current CPR certification

Tools

EHR systems

EKG equipment

Job description

Under general supervision, performs operational tasks related to the admission of inpatients and outpatients coming to the Emergency Department of GBMC. Ability to multitask in fast paced atmosphere while maintaining GBMC values for initial customer service contact. Escort patients as necessary to ED from general waiting room and to radiological areas when necessary. Replenishes clinical supplies, ensures that supply levels meet the expectation of the department as needed and checks clinical carts and other care items as assigned. General participation in promoting efficient flow of multi-unit environment.

Education: High school or GED. Graduate from an accredited Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Cardiac Rescue Technician (CRT), or Paramedic program. Licensures: Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Cardiac Rescue Technician (CRT), or Paramedic. Current and valid CPR Certification.

Experience: Minimum of at least (1) years’ experience in related field.

• Thorough knowledge and understanding of the defined triage criteria, including all levels of care and complaints treated within urgent care versus emergent care.
• Skill in customer service techniques.
• Skill in using computers.
• Skill in data analysis to gather and update statistics, logs, records and reports.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize.
• Courteous and compassionate interpersonal skills necessary to interact with patients, visitors, physicians, and other staff.
• Skill in problem solving.
• Ability to anticipate and prioritize needs of patients and staff and multitask in stressful situations autonomously.
• Skill in using computers.
• Thorough knowledge of role expectations and scope of practice.
• Ability to partner with RN/MD staff.
• Knowledge in medical terminology.
• Ability to precept others.

Physical Requirements: Ability to walk and stand up to ninety percent (90%) of work time and ability to lift and position patients.

Working Conditions: Normal patient care environment. May have exposure to excessive noise, dust, temperature, and the like. Clinical environment with potential for rapid change. Varied levels of stress with exposure to unpleasant conditions.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Completes required elements of triage documentation to include vital signs, venous access, phlebotomy, and oxygen placement under the direction of the RN and according to triage guidelines in place.
• Completes repeat vital signs and pain documentation for patients in waiting area and Main ED as per instruction of RN.
• Maintains patient flow as directed.
• Communicates plan of care related to ED process with patient and family.
• Assists with cleaning ED rooms.
• Reports abnormal vitals to RNs.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities under the supervision of the RN/MD

• Testing/Treating Performs blood glucose testing, and reports abnormal results to RN/MD.
• Draws peripheral blood and insertion of Peripheral Intravenous Catheters under direction of RN/MD.
• Records in EHR. Documents procedures in EHR.
• Completes EKG's as necessary and reports results to RN/MD as well as transmission.
• Follows the basic process for submission/requisition of lab specimens.
• Appropriately labels specimens for Laboratory testing at bedside.
• Performs oral suctioning using Yankuer and empty drainage.
• Drops off and picks up specimens at Blood Bank as necessary.
• Assists with transfer of patients or assist with ambulatory patients.
• Places patients on monitor as directed, responds to monitor alarms.
• Obtains vital signs and pain level as directed by the RN and reports all abnormal results to the RN/MD.
• Sets up laceration (sterile trays) Performs purposeful rounding using AIDET process.
• Assists with transporting of patients, under direction/and or supervision of registered nurse, including emergency situations.
• Stocks patient's rooms and treatment centers with appropriate supplies.
• Provides family and patient support.
• Performs post mortempostmortem care as necessary.
• Performs inventory and completes clothing sheet for all crisis patients and admissions.
• Cleans, sanitizes, and prepares exam rooms/equipment for next patient.

Pay Range $17.64 - $27.48 Final salary offer will be based on the candidate's qualifications, education, experience and alignment with our organizational needs.

Equal Employment Opportunity GBMC HealthCare and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Situated in scenic Towson, GBMC represents more than just a hospital; it's a legacy of over 60 years in premier healthcare. Our beautiful suburban campus is home to a facility with over 250 beds, 23,000 admissions, and 52,000 emergency room visits each year. GBMC is currently seeking talented, compassionate employees to support patients of the communities we serve.

GBMC has also been named “best place to work!”

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What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and generous paid time off
• Free parking
• Monthly MTA bus pass subsidy-85% paid by GBMC "if applicable"
• Company subsidized onsite fitness and wellness center "if applicable"
• Pre-paid tuition to pursue professional development, additional certifications, and degree programs
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
• 401 (a) and 403 (b) retirement savings plan