ER-Advanced Tech-Emergency Department-Variable Shifts

North Mississippi Health Services; Tupelo (MS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services is seeking an Emergency Services Advanced ER Tech to provide basic and advanced life support under Medical Control, perform phlebotomy, EKGs, IV/IO access, and patient transport while ensuring safety and comfort. The role supports physicians and nurses in exams and treatments in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The position emphasizes accurate documentation, equipment readiness, HIPAA compliance, and collaboration with the care team to deliver high-quality patient

Responsibilities

• Performs phlebotomy, EKG’s, patient transport, splints, CPR, medication administration per competency, IV/IO initiation, monitoring, defibrillation, pacing and cardioversion, urinary catheterizations, assist with intubation.
• Operates and maintains equipment properly, performs testing with efficiency.
• Obtains and documents vital signs, intake and output amounts, and other as designated, collects specimens as required.
• Must be able to prioritize duties according to current policy.
• Performs sterile urethral catheterizations.
• Conducts self in a proficient and professional manner.
• Compliant with HIPAA regulations at all times.
• Assist with turning, lifting, and positioning patients to prepare for exams and procedures.
• Supports and promotes an environment that was conductive to quality customer service.
• Responds to emergency situations in hospital according to current policy.
• Properly documented all procedures as required.
• Obtains equipment or supplies as necessary for patient care.
• Assist with preparing rooms between patients, cleaning, restocking, and preparing area.
• Assist physicians and nurses with physical examinations and treatment.
• Transports patients to other departments in the hospital.
• Note: May transport patients with IV fluids including IV antibiotics and other IV medications infusions, blood infusion monitoring as needed to allow for transport to other departments per competencies.
• Maintains clean work area in patient rooms.
• Provides wound care – shaves, preps, cleans, and dresses as directed – utilizing sterile technique.
• Inserts Iv & IO catheters.
• Administrates medications as directed Transport: Provides safe appropriate level care transport of patients (emergency and routine).
• Communication: Maintains appropriate verbal communication with team members to provide care to patient.

Job description

Posting Description

At North Mississippi Health Services, our mission is to “continuously improve the health of the people of our region.” Our vision is to “provide the best patient and family-centered care and health services in America.” We believe that fulfilling our mission and vision calls us to embrace the best people that form incredible connections to our patients and families.

We take pride in celebrating everything that makes you uniquely you – your talents, your perspectives, and your passions. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in connecting your passion with a purpose. When you are part of our team, you knowwhat connected feels like.

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JOB SUMMARY
The Emergency Services Advanced ER Tech, provides appropriate basic and advanced life support (in accordance with training and protocols) to patients under the guidance of Medical Control to assure the delivery of patient care. Performs routine specimen collections, electrocardiographs, routine tests, IV & IO catheters, Intubations, patient care functions and technical procedures for which appropriate training and competency is maintained.
JOB FUNCTIONS
Patient care:

• Performs phlebotomy, EKG’s, patient transport, splints, CPR, medication administration per competency, IV/IO intitiation, utilization of cardiac monitoring, defibrillation, pacing and cardioversion, Urinary in/out catherizations, assist with intubation.
• Operates and maintains equipment properly, performs testing with efficiency.
• Obtains and documents vital signs, intake and output amounts, and other as designated, collects specimens as required.
• Must be able to prioritize duties according to current policy.
• Performs sterile urethral catheterizations.
• Conducts self in a proficient and professional manner.
• Compliant with HIPAA regulations at all times.
• Assist with turning, lifting, and positioning patients to prepare for exams and procedures.
• Supports and promotes an environment that was conductive to quality customer service.
• Responds to emergency situations in hospital according to current policy.
• Properly documented all procedures as required.
• Obtains equipment or supplies as necessary for patient care.
• Assist with preparing rooms between patients, cleaning, restocking, and preparing area.
• Assist physicians and nurses with physical examinations and treatment.
• Transports patients to other departments in the hospital.
  Note:
• May transport patients with IV fluids including IV antibioticsand other IV medications infusions, blood infusion monitoring as needed to allow for transport to other departments per competencies. .
• Maintains clean work area in patient rooms.
• Provides wound care – shaves, preps, cleans, and dresses as directed – utilizing sterile technique.
• Inserts Iv & IO catheters.
• Adminsters medications as directed
  Transport:
• Provides safe appropriate level care transport of patients (emergency and routine).
  Communication:
• Maintains appropriate verbal communication with team members to provide care to patient.