Emergency Technician

Owensboro Health; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Owensboro Health Emergency Department is seeking staff to assist clinicians by greeting patients, collecting data, and performing assigned duties. You will help with vitals, ECGs, venipuncture, and patient transport.

Role requires teamwork, critical thinking and the ability to work in a high-stress environment. High school diploma preferred; BLS required within 90 days; 6 months direct patient care experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months of experience in direct patient care.
• High school diploma, GED or higher preferred.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers required within 90 days of employment.
• ANDEMT or SRNA preferred; required in lieu of experience.

Responsibilities

• Greets and identifies patients upon entrance to department.
• Provides direction and information to patients and guests.
• Assists with patient data collection for nurse review.
• Performs basic patient assessments as directed by clinicians.
• Assists with ECGs and submits results for interpretation.
• Identifies patient needs across physical, psychosocial, age- and culture-specific aspects.
• Reports abnormal findings to nursing staff.
• Performs venipuncture and specimen collection per procedures.
• Keeps patient rooms stocked, clean and orderly.
• Assists with administrative duties and patient transport as needed.
• Supports staffing and flexibility across units.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Interpersonal skills

Patient care

Education

High school diploma or GED

BLS within 90 days

Job description

Weekend Requirements: One | Work Hours: 7a-7p | Status: Full Time - 0.9 FTE (72 hours per pay period) | Entity: Owensboro Health Twin Lakes Medical Center | Department: EmergencyJob Summary:Assists the department staff by performing assigned duties.Job Responsibilities:Greets and identifies patients upon entrance to department as directed.Provides direction and information to patients and guests.Contributes to the assessment of patients by collecting data for review by a nurse.Assists clinicians with the care of patients and performs ongoing patient assessments as directed.Performs electrocardiograms (EKGs) and submits results for interpretation according to established policies and procedures.Assists nursing staff to identify physical, psychosocial, age-specific, and cultural considerations of each patient.Reports abnormal assessment findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to nursing staff.Performs venipuncture on patients of all age groups and other specimen collection with proper therapeutic skills according to procedures as directed.Assists with keeping patient rooms stocked, clean, and orderly.Assists with administrative duties including communicating with providers and external facilities, arranging transport, printing discharge instructions and other duties as directed.May transport patients by utilizing safe lifting techniques and appropriate assistive devices.Demonstrates flexibility in staffing to meet needs of unit and hospital; accepts assignments to work in other areas as needed.Skills and Attributes:Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.Works under general supervision.Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.Position Requirements:Work ExperienceA minimum of 6 months' experience in direct patient care setting required.EducationHigh school diploma, General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or higher preferredLicensure/Certification/RegistrationBLS - Certified as a Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider required within 90 days of employment in this position ANDEMT or SRNA - Certified Emergency Medical Technician or certified as State Registered Nurse Assistant in the state of Kentucky preferred; required in lieu of experience requirementOrganizational Responsibilities:Supports Owensboro Health’s Mission, Vision, Core Commitments, and business interests. Adheres to all organizational policies and procedures. Executes all tasks and behaves in a manner consistent with a culture of compliance, safety and a high reliability organization.Additional Job Information:This job description describes the general nature and level of work required by the position. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of qualifications, skills, duties, responsibilities or working conditions of the job. Specific duties and responsibilities consistent with the general nature and level of work described may vary by department and additional related duties may be assigned as needed. Some duties listed may not apply to all employees with this job description.The job description is subject to change with or without notice, and Management reserves the right to add, modify or remove any qualification or duty. Nothing in this job description changes the existing at-will employment relationship between the Organization and the employee occupying the position.Standard ADA Settings:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Physical Demands: (Clinical-Hospital)Standing: FrequentlyWalking: FrequentlySitting: OccasionallyLifting 0-25 lbs.: FrequentlyLifting 25-75 lbs.: RarelyLifting over 75 lbs.: RarelyCarrying 0-25 lbs.: FrequentlyCarrying 2575 lbs.: RarelyCarrying over 75 lbs.: RarelyPushing/Pulling 0-25 lbs.: FrequentlyPushing/Pulling 25-75 lbs.: FrequentlyPushing/Pulling over 75 lbs.: FrequentlyClimbing: OccasionallyBending/Stooping: FrequentlyKneeling: OccasionallyCrouching/Crawling: OccasionallyReaching: FrequentlyTalking: FrequentlyHearing: FrequentlyRepetitive Foot/Leg Movements: RarelyRepetitive Hand/Arm Movements: FrequentlyKeyboard Data Entry: FrequentlyRunning: OccasionallyVision: Depth Perception: FrequentlyVision: Distinguish Color: FrequentlyVision: Seeing Far: FrequentlyVision: Seeing Near: FrequentlyHazardous Drug Risk Exposure:Risk Level: High-RiskOwensboro Health Core CommitmentsINTEGRITY - We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility, reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers.RESPECT - We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient, customer and team member in the Owensboro Health community.TEAMWORK - We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles, surpass goals, celebrate accomplishments and plan the future.INNOVATION - We foster original ideas and creative solutions that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health.SERVICE - We focus on service to patients, customers and team members by anticipating their needs, thoughtfully meeting those needs and continually improving the quality of everything we do.EXCELLENCE - We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness, produce exceptional work and provide outstanding service.