Emergency Services Technician

Memorial Physician Practices; Paris (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical facility in Texas seeks an Emergency Services Technician to support patient care and perform administrative duties. The role requires strong critical thinking and the ability to thrive in stressful environments. Ideal candidates will have experience in a medical setting and must hold a high school diploma along with BLS certification.

Benefits

Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) benefits

401K Benefits

Competitive Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement for qualified applicants

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• BLS certification required upon hire.
• One year of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greets patients and manages phone communications.
• Performs telemetry monitoring and identifies patient distress.
• Maintains patient records and assists RNs and physicians.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Ability to work under stress

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduation from EMT Paramedic program

Job description

Who We Are:

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Paris Regional Medical Center is a 154-bed general acute-care hospital with cutting edge equipment and robust service lines. Paris Regional is a Level III Trauma Facility, Accredited Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI, Advanced Primary Stroke Care certified, and our orthopedic outcomes are in the top 5% in the nation.

Where We Are:

A small town with views of a historic downtown community, Paris, Texas is the second largest Paris in the World. With something for everyone, you can picnic at the Eiffel Tower, find vintage treasures and unique boutiques downtown, experience delicious local cuisine, and explore historic venues and parks.

Why Choose Us:

Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees

Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees

Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance

Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants

And much more€¦

*Full Time, Days

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.

EEOC Statement:

Paris Regional Medical Center is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.