ER EMT: Triage & Discharge Support in Busy ED

Chsli; New York (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Tuition assistance

Defined benefit pension

Job summary

St. Francis Hospital, The Heart Center® is seeking an Emergency Room EMT to assist in the ED triage process as EMS arrives, support discharge for treat-and-release patients, and help improve EMS turnaround time.

You will work under the direction of the ED provider and RN, performing vital signs, EKGs, phlebotomy, and patient transport while maintaining patient safety and infection control. The role requires NY EMT-B licensure, a high school diploma, and the ability to communicate effectively in

Qualifications

• High School diploma and graduate of a certified EMT program.
• New York State license as a Certified Emergency Medical Technician (B).
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to maintain flexibility in work and changing environment.
• Ability to work effectively with colleagues, physicians, nursing staff and all members of the health care team.
• Ability to maintain infection prevention and control standards.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Welcome EMS ambulance upon arrival to ED.
• Assist with transferring patient from EMS stretcher to ED stretcher as soon as possible after arrival.
• Obtain vital signs.
• Performs EKG if necessary.
• Transport patient under the direction of registered nurse to treatment area and ensure patient is safe.
• Prepare stretchers not in use for incoming ambulance and maintain clean and organized patient care areas.
• Perform phlebotomy.
• Identify the patient with two patient identifiers Name and DOB.
• Discontinue the patient intravenous, apply dressing to site as directed by the CN, and document in the EMR.
• Perform vital signs, documents in the EMR and report all findings to CN.
• Encourage patient to complete the patient satisfaction survey.
• Assist patient if needed to leave the ED treatment area.

Skills

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Infection prevention

Education

High School diploma

Certified EMT program graduate

New York State EMT-B license

Job description

St. Francis Hospital, The Heart Center® is seeking an Emergency Room EMT to assist in the ED triage process as EMS arrives, support discharge for treat-and-release patients, and help improve EMS turnaround time.

You will work under the direction of the ED provider and RN, performing vital signs, EKGs, phlebotomy, and patient transport while maintaining patient safety and infection control. The role requires NY EMT-B licensure, a high school diploma, and the ability to communicate effectively in