Emergency Tech (CNA, Paramedic, MA, or EMT-B) PRN

Hillsboro Health (Hillsboro Area Hospital); Hillsboro (IL); On-site; USD 2,755,000 - 3,582,000; Part time

Job summary

The Emergency Department Tech assists providers and nurses in delivering efficient, high-quality care in a fast-paced hospital setting. This role performs clinical support and patient care activities while ensuring patient comfort, safety, and timely flow through the emergency department.

Part-time position with shifts that may include nights, weekends, holidays and rotating duties. Requires CNA/EMT/MA certifications and ability to work well with a diverse team while maintaining HIPAA and safety

Qualifications

• Ability to work well with a diverse work team.
• Maintain knowledge and skills to communicate with patients across age groups.
• Anticipates problems and suggests solutions.
• Well organized, accepts assignments willingly and completes them quickly.

Responsibilities

• Assist nurses and providers with patient care procedures and treatments.
• Take and record vital signs, height, weight, intake and output.
• Notify nurses of changes in patient’s condition in a timely manner.
• Perform EKGs, specimen collection, and point-of-care testing as assigned.
• Assist with patient transport, transfers, and discharge processes.
• Greets and interviews patients and initiates the patient record.

Skills

Diversity teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Organization

Pressure tolerance

Independent work

HIPAA compliance

Education

High School diploma/GED

English literacy

Tools

EMT certification

Job description

Job Summary

The Emergency Department Tech assists providers and nurses in providing efficient, high-quality emergency care to patients in a fast-paced hospital environment. The ED tech performs clinical support duties, patient care activities while providing patient comfort, safety, and timely flow through the emergency department.

• Supports and promotes an environment conducive with the Mission, Vision, and Values of the hospital.
• Assist nurses and providers with patient care procedures and treatments.
• Take and record vital signs, height, weight, intake and output, and measurements as applicable, in an accurate and precise manner.
• Notifies nurses of changes in patient’s condition in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Perform EKG’s, specimen collection, and point-of-care testing as assigned.
• Assist with patient transport, transfers, and discharge processes.
• Greets and interviews patients and obtains signatures for the purpose of initiating the patient record.
• Keeps and maintains the ER Central Logbook and follows all EMTALA regulations.
• Maintain confidentiality of all patients, hospital, or physician related information.
• Prepare treatment rooms and maintain stocked supplies and equipment.
• Support trauma, cardiac, and emergency response situations.
• Assists with daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning of work and storage areas.
• Maintain orderly condition of assigned work area.
• Maintain infection prevention and safety standards.
• Provide compassionate support to patients and families during emergency situations.
• Is knowledgeable of general hospital policies and procedures.
• Accepts reassignment to other units if necessary.
• Other duties may be assigned and are subject to change with or without prior notice.

Job Type

Part-time

Professional Requirements

• Ability to work well with a diverse work team.
• Maintain knowledge and skills necessary to communicate and interact with patients, visitors, and staff in the following age groups: Infant, Pediatric/adolescent, Adult, and Geriatric.
• Anticipates problems and suggests solutions.
• Well organized, accepts assignments willingly and accomplishes them quickly.
• Ability to work under pressure with time constraints.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Good mental health and emotional maturity.
• Good personal grooming and hygiene.
• Recognizes and respects the individual emotional, social, and cultural needs of patients, including their religious beliefs.
• Displays knowledge of sterile and non-sterile supplies, equipment, and procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and practices Universal Precautions.
• Willingness to perform a variety of minimal repetitive tasks that may involve unpleasant conditions and maintain patience and tact.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• May require nights, weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts.
• Other duties may be assigned and are subject to change with or without prior notice.
• Completes and maintains all required education and/or training requirements.
• Complies with HIPAA regulations and always maintains patient confidentiality.
• Follows and maintains all lawful safety, health requirements, and regulations, and follow protocols for required protective equipment (PPE).
• Promptly reports safety issues, job-related injury, or illness, near misses, etc. in SafetyZone.
• Follows Hillsboro Health Standards of Behavior.

Education and/or Experience

• High School diploma or GED.
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English.

Certificates and Licenses

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
• Medical Assistant (MA)
• Paramedic
• Completed 2nd semester of RN schooling with proof of competencies.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required or willing to obtain within 30 days of hire.

Physical Demands

Physical demands of the position, including vision, hearing, repetitive motion, and environment are required. A separate document will be provided upon hire, during annual evaluation process, and upon request. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising patient care.

Corporate Compliance

Receives training and/or attends necessary meetings to meet the criteria as outlined in Hillsboro Health’s Corporate Compliance Plan and Code of Conduct. Understands the responsibilities related to compliance and knows whether to contact the Corporate Compliance Officer should there be any instance of question or concern regarding fraud and/or abuse.

Salary

• C.N.A. or Medical Assistant $20.00 - $22.50
• EMT-B $22.00 - $24.50
• Paramedic $24.00 - $26.50