Emergency Service Technician (EST) - Emergency Medicine (ER)

Lifepoint Health®; Johnstown (Cambria County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifepoint Health is seeking an Emergency Services Technician to provide administrative/clerical support for an assigned area and to monitor telemetry as part of patient care.

The role reports to the Emergency Room Director, and requires a high school diploma or equivalent. EMT certification and BLS are relevant assets, with CNA license preferred. Prior experience is valued in a busy hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Graduated from an approved EMT Paramedic or EMT Intermediate program preferred.
• Required Skills: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) is required upon hire.
• License: Certified Nursing Aide license is preferred.
• Minimum Work Experience: One (1) year of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Assists with processing patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
• Assembles and maintains patient records and charts.
• Performs 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 to nursing staff.
• Tests equipment for proper working order.

Skills

Critical thinking

Work under pressure

Telephone etiquette

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

EMT Paramedic/EMT Intermediate

Job description

Job Summary
Emergency Services Technician performs administrative/clerical duties in support of an assigned area. Employee is also required to perform telemetry monitoring.

Job Summary
Emergency Services Technician performs administrative/clerical duties in support of an assigned area. Employee is also required to perform telemetry monitoring.
Reports to: Emergency Room Director
FLSA: Non-exempt
Job Requirements
Minimum Education
High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Graduated from an approved EMT Paramedic or EMT Intermediate program preferred.
Required Skills
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) is required upon hire.
License: Certified Nursing Aide license is preferred.
Minimum Work Experience
One (1) year of experience preferred.
Essential Functions
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.
Performs 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.
Functional Demands
Populations Served
Neonate (Infant (Early Childhood (1 year and Late Childhood (5 years and Adolescent (13 and Young Adult (17 to Middle Adult (30 years to Older Adult (>60 years)
Protected Health Information
Type Of Protected Information Accessed
Demographic
Clinical
Insurance
Financial
Complete Medical Record
Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure
While performing this job, occupational exposure is present for all employees
Physical Requirements - Physical Dexterity and Effort: Rarely Bending/Stooping rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantly
Climbing rarely, X occasionally, frequently, constantly
Keyboard Data Entry rarely, occasionally, frequently, X constantly
Kneeling X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantly
Lifting/Moving Patients X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantly
Reaching rarely, X occasionally, frequently, constantly
Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantly
Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements rarely, occasionally, frequently, X constantly
Running X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantly
Sitting rarely, occasionally, frequently, X constantly
Squatting X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantly
Standing X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantly
Walking X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantly
Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs. X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantly
Pushing / Pulling: 26-75 lbs. X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantly
Pushing/Pulling: over 75 lbs. X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantly
Lifting/Carrying (non-patient) : 0-25 lbs. X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantly
Lifting/Carrying (non-patient) : 26-75 lbs. X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantly
Lifting/Carrying (non-patient) : over 75 lbs. X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantly
Visual Acuity, Hearing and Speaking: Rarely Audible Speech rarely, occasionally, frequently, X constantly
Hearing Acuity rarely, occasionally, frequently, X constantly
Smelling Acuity X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantly
Taste Discrimination X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantly
Vision: Depth Perception rarely, occasionally, frequently, X constantly
Vision: Distinguish Color X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constants
Vision: Seeing Far rarely, occasionally, frequently, X constantly
Vision: Seeing Near rarely, occasionally, frequently, X constantly
Biological: Rarely Biohazardous waste/ hazards X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantly
Blood and/or bodily fluids X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantly
Communicable diseases/pathogens X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantly
Chemical: Rarely Asbestos or lead X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantly
Cytoxics Chemicals X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantly
Dust X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantly
Hazardous Chemicals X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantly
Gases/Vapors/Fumes X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantly
Hazardous Medication X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantly
Latex X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantly
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.