ER EMT: Fast-Paced Patient Care & Team Support

Mlk-Community-Healthcare-; California; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

MLK Community Healthcare in Los Angeles is seeking an Emergency Medical Technician to assist the Emergency Department physicians and nurses in routine operations and to ensure safe, efficient patient care.

The role requires BLS, EMT or Paramedic licensure, and the ability to work independently with strong judgment; prior hospital or pre-hospital experience is preferred, with opportunities for on-the-job training and professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months experience as a pre-hospital EMT, in-hospital EMT, or Paramedic.
• Internal candidates in good standing with EMT Licence or Paramedic Licence may be considered without the minimum experience requirement.
• EMT or Paramedic licensure required and maintain.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• 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 within 30 days from hire/transfer.

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.

Skills

Basic Life Support (BLS)

EMT licensure required

Paramedic licensure required

Basic EKG certification

Workplace Violence Prevention training

Education

High School graduate or equivalency

Job description

MLK Community Healthcare in Los Angeles is seeking an Emergency Medical Technician to assist the Emergency Department physicians and nurses in routine operations and to ensure safe, efficient patient care.

The role requires BLS, EMT or Paramedic licensure, and the ability to work independently with strong judgment; prior hospital or pre-hospital experience is preferred, with opportunities for on-the-job training and professional development.