Emergency Services Technician

UP Health System – Portage; Hancock Township (MI); Sur place; USD 21 000 - 30 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Benefits package

PTO & Insurance

Tuition assistance

Loan assistance

401k matching

Wellness program

Career development

Résumé du poste

UP Health System - Portage is seeking an Emergency Service Technician for part-time, variable shifts. The role involves triage-like telemetry monitoring, clerical duties, and patient support within the ER setting.

Candidates should be EMT-Paramedic or EMT-Intermediate certified, with BLS on hire, a high school diploma, and ideally 1 year of experience. CNA certification is preferred. UP Health System - Portage offers a comprehensive benefits package and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• EMT/Paramedic certification or equivalent required
• BLS certification required on hire
• One year of experience preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• CNA certification preferred (optional)

Responsabilités

• Perform administrative/clerical duties in support of an assigned area and monitor telemetry.
• Greet patients and visitors; answer, screen, and route calls.
• Enter nursing requests with RN approval and assist with patient admissions/transfers/discharges.
• Assemble and maintain patient records and charts; stock supplies.
• Assist RNs and physicians with patient activities; monitor multiple telemetry screens.
• Identify arrhythmias and signs of distress and report changes to staff.
• Test equipment and report problems to supervisor.

Connaissances

EMT/Paramedic certification

BLS certification

Customer service

CNA preferred

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

CNA certification (preferred)

Description du poste

Part Time | Variable

Shift: Three 8hr shifts (11a-7:30p) or two 12hr shifts (9a-9:30p) per week

Your Experience Matters

UP Health Systems- Portage is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As an

Job Type: Emergency Service Technician

Part Time | Variable

Shift: Three 8hr shifts (11a-8:30p) or two 12hr shifts (9a-9:30p) per week

Your Experience Matters

UP Health Systems- Portage is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As an Emergency Service Technician joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How You'll Contribute

An Emergency Service Technician, who excels in this role:

• Emergency Services Technician performs administrative/clerical duties in support of an assigned area. Employee is also required to perform telemetry monitoring.
• under the supervision of the Emergency Room Director performs administrative/clerical duties in support of an assigned area. Employee is also required to perform telemetry monitoring.
• Greets patients and visitors.
• Answers, screens, and routes telephone calls.
• Calls codes, pages, and overhead announcements as requested.
• Enters nursing requests subject to the approval of a licensed nurse. Asks for clarification when necessary
• Assists with processing patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
• Assembles and maintains patient records and charts.
• Performs needed clerical tasks, including copying, filing, and ordering/stocking supplies.
• Assists RNs and physicians with other patient activities as needed.
• Perform continual surveillance of multiple monitors.
• Identifies significant arrhythmias and/or signs of patient distress and intervenes appropriately.
• Identifies and corrects for artifacts.
• Reports abnormal assessment and telemetry findings or changes in patient physical, mental, and emotional conditions to nursing staff.
• Tests equipment for proper working order. Reports equipment problems to supervisor.
• Other tasks that may be assigned.

Why join us

We Believe That Investing In Our Employees Is The First Step To Providing Excellent Patient Care. In Addition To Your Base Compensation, This Position Also Offers

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What We're Looking For

An Emergency Service Technician must be Graduated from an approved EMT Paramedic or EMT Intermediate program. Certified Nursing Aide license is preferred Additional Requirement include:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) is required upon hire.
• One (1) year of experience preferred.

More About UP Health System - Portage

UP Health System - Portage has been serving Michigan's Western Upper Peninsula since 1896. It supports a multi-specialty medical community with over 40 physicians, and more than a dozen allied health professionals. The main campus features a 36-bed hospital, accredited as a chest pain center by the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care (SCPC). UP Health System - Portage was the first in the state to achieve Level III ACC (American College of Cardiology) verification as a trauma center. Additional services include dedicated physician hospitalists, cardiopulmonary services, elective and emergency orthopedics, women's health, general surgery, hematology and oncology, internal medicine, sports medicine and rehabilitation and sports medicine, x-ray and diagnostics (including MRI, mobile PET scan, 64-slice CT scanner, nuclear imaging, and 3D mammography), an advanced wound care center, a sleep lab, two Express Care walk-in clinics, a regional dialysis unit, pharmacy services, laboratory services, home care, and a 60-bed senior living community. With small communities and big ideas, Michigan's Upper Peninsula is the perfect place for people to explore their many interests. Visit the art galleries, and museums, walk along the beaches of Lake Superior, hike, bike, and explore the beautiful nature trails. Wrap yourself up in a blanket of bright stars, clean air and open water. Hancock is a community that brings together small-town values, rich history and a four-season wonderland for outdoor enthusiasts - without long commute times or congested highways. The Keweenaw is home to two universities - Michigan Technological University and Finlandia University. The community benefits from the diversity, culture and high standards of living contributed to our small town. We often call the Keweenaw the "Copper Country" because of the amount of natural "float" copper found in the area. In fact, at 90% pure, much of the copper is the purest copper in the world. Welcome, to the Keweenaw Peninsula!

EEOC Statement

"UP Health System - Portage is an Equal Opportunity Employer. UP Health System - Portage is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."