EMT - Emergency Room Full Time - Days

MLK Community Healthcare; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

MLK Community Healthcare in Los Angeles seeks an Emergency Medical Technician to support ED physicians and nurses in delivering safe, efficient patient care. You will document vital signs, monitor patients, and help manage flow while communicating clearly with patients and families.

Requirements include a high school diploma, at least 6 months EMT experience (hospital or pre-hospital), BLS certification, and EMT or Paramedic licensure.

Qualifications

• BLS certification required.
• EMT or Paramedic licensure required.
• Minimum 6 months EMT experience.
• EKG certification preferred.
• Workplace violence prevention training within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care in line with ED standards and scope of practice.
• Record and monitor vital signs; assist with care in stressful situations.
• Communicate clearly with patients and families.
• Maintain supplies and functioning equipment; ensure proper documentation.
• Assist in managing patient flow and coordinating with ED staff.
• Assist with discharge instructions and follow-up arrangements.

Skills

Basic Life Support

EMT licensure

Paramedic licensure

EKG certification

Workplace Violence Training

Education

High School graduate

Job description

All employees are expected to perform their duties in alignment with the vision and values of the organization. The person doing this job is responsible for a variety of tasks that lead to a high level of customer satisfaction in the most cost-effective manner. This position is assigned responsibility to assist the Emergency Department Physicians and Nurses with routine operation of the Emergency Department. Responsibility includes knowledge of activities that will assure safe and effective patient care within the defined job functions and responsibilities. The Emergency Medical Technician is accountable to their Clinical Unit Supervisor, Staff Nurses on duty, Department Leadership, and Medical Director of the Emergency Department for achievement of the above functions and responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides patient care in accordance with the hospital’s expectations, the Emergency Department Standards and within their scope of practice.
• Communicates and functions effectively with patients and families in stressful situations.
• Assists in explanation and documents after care instructions to patients tailored to their individual needs.
• Maintains adequate levels of supplies and functioning of equipment and demonstrates accountability of all equipment.
• Demonstrates the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Shows initiative and good judgment.
• Record vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff.
• Answer patient call signals, signal lights, bells, or intercom systems to determine patients' needs.
• Proactively assist in efficient patient care activities and flow.
• Sets the patient up to be seen immediately by the physician. Assist in providing discharge instructions and follow up appointments for the patient.
• Actively participates to support the Emergency Department and keeps current on scope of practice, annual certifications, policies and procedures and departmental changes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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POSITION REQUIREMENTS

A. Education

• High School graduate or equivalency.

B. Qualifications/Experience

• Minimum of 6 months experience as a pre-hospital Emergency Technician, EMT in a hospital, or Paramedic.
• Internal candidates in good standing with EMT License or Paramedic License may be considered without the minimum experience requirement.

C. Special Skills/Knowledge

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• EMT or Paramedic licensure required and maintain.
• Basic EKG certification preferred and will train to the point of competency; Point of Care testing ability preferred and will train to the point of competency.
• Must complete annual Workplace Violence Prevention Program/Certificate, per hospital policy, during initial training/orientation but not to exceed 30 days from hire/transfer.

Equal Rights Employer

Applicants are considered for positions without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, military service, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. This application is intended for use in evaluating your application for employment.

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MLK Community Healthcare

1680 E 120th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90059
Tel: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
www.mlkch.org

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