Emergency Services Technician / EMT

Davita Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join MedStar Health as an Emergency Services Support Assistant - EMT at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, providing essential clinical and administrative support in a dynamic emergency department environment. This full-time role requires strong qualifications including EMT-B certification or relevant experience, emphasizing patient care and collaboration with medical professionals.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an EMT-B program or nursing assistant experience.
• BSN student with clinical experience also acceptable.
• One year's experience in a hospital emergency department preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care under supervision, manages patient admissions.
• Recognizes and reports changes in patient's condition to staff.
• Participates in Quality Improvement activities.

Skills

Direct patient care

Basic Life Support

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

General Summary of Position

MedStar Health is looking for an Emergency Services Support Assistant - EMT to join our team at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital! Must be able to work 12hr shifts, Full-time day/night shift.

The Emergency Services Support Assistant performs clinical, clerical, and administrative support functions for the Emergency Department. These functions are performed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and MedStar Georgetown's philosophy, policies, procedures, and standards.

Join one of the largest healthcare systems in the Baltimore-Washington metro region, also recognized as one of the "Healthiest Maryland Businesses". Apply today and learn how MedStar Health can be your next great career move!

Primary Duties:

*Provides direct patient care under the supervision of the Nursing or Medical staff, performing routine sterile and nonsterile procedures and splinting according to Unit/Hospital policy. Participates in patient and family teaching as directed including instructions related to disposition.

*Recognizes and reports significant changes in patient's condition to the nursing and medical staff and performs necessary initial interventions, as necessary. Manages the dissemination of information to referring physicians and ensures that copies of the patient's medical record are forwarded to appropriate follow-up care providers and medical records.

*Assists with patient admissions to the Hospital from the Emergency Department. Answers phones and routes calls to appropriate personnel or departments, exemplifying Guest, and staff relations in all activities.

*Performs Quality Improvement activities to ensure accuracy of duties performed by self and co-workers. Precepts new associates as assigned to ensure all job duties have been performed on a shift-by-shift basis. Participates in department Quality Improvement and Research initiatives as directed.

*Exemplifies our SPIRIT values in all activities. Maintains direct observation of patient when functioning as an Observation Attendant.

Qualifications:

*High School Diploma or GED.

*In addition, one of the following three requirements must be met:

oSuccessful completion of an EMT-B program;

oone year experience as a nursing assistant, office medical assistant;

oemergency department assistant in a medical setting;

oBSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) student who has completed the sophomore year and has at least one semester of clinical experience.

*Basic Life Support.

One year's experience in a hospital emergency department preferred

This position has a hiring range of $24.95 - $24.97