Emergency Room Technician II

Holy Cross Medical Center; Taos (NM); On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Holy Cross Medical Center in Taos, NM is hiring an Emergency Department Tech II to support physicians, nurses and other staff in delivering safe, patient-centered care in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.

Requires at least 1 year of experience in patient transport or acute care, HS diploma or HSE, and EMT-I certification in NM. You must obtain BLS, ACLS, PALS and NRP within six months and participate in NIH Stroke Scale training.

Qualifications

• EMT-I NM certification required.
• High school diploma or HSE required.
• Minimum 1 year experience in patient transport or acute care.
• Within 6 months: BLS, ACLS, PALS and NRP certifications.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, patient-centered care in a fast-paced ED setting.
• Assist physicians, nurses and staff; support transport and bedside care.

Skills

EMT-I NM

Interpersonal skills

Team building

Communication (oral & written)

Education

HS diploma or HSE

Tools

Computers

Job description

The Emergency Department Tech II position works alongside physicians, nurses and other healthcare providers to deliver safe, efficient and patient-centered care. This role is essential to ensuring the highest level of patient care in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment. This position offers an opportunity for growth and training in a supportive team setting. Our hospital prides itself on delivering personalized care to our community and an employee in this position shall share in our commitment to excellence and patient-centered service.

Experience:

• Minimum one (1) year experience in patient transport or acute care setting.

Education:

• High school diploma or High School Equivalency Test (HSE) required.

Mandatory Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Qualifications:

• Current valid Emergency Medical Technician Intermediate (EMT-I) certification in the State of New Mexico.
• Strong interpersonal and team building skills.
• Knowledge of EMT scope of practice in New Mexico. Understanding of applicable laws of acute care operations such as EMTALA.
• Strong oral and written communication skills in dealing with a variety of individuals.
• Strong skill set with various computer and telecommunication devices.
• A record of satisfactory performance in all prior and current employment as evidenced by positive employment references from previous and current employers.
• Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) within six (6) months of hire.
• National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale Training annually.
• Annual hospital-wide competencies and compliance education as assigned.

Preferred qualifications

• Proficiency in splint application.
• Bilingual skills in English and Spanish.