ER TECH/EMT - EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT(PRN)

Humboldt County Memorial Hospital; Humboldt (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Humboldt County Memorial Hospital in Humboldt, IA is seeking a PRN ER Tech/EMT to support the Emergency Department team. The role assists with patient care and ER operations under a Registered ER Nurse, with schedule varying based on department needs.

The position emphasizes dependability, teamwork, and the ability to work in a fast-paced clinical setting. Reports to the Emergency Room Director and ER Nurse; duties include patient transfers, triage support, clerical tasks, and assisting with

Qualifications

• Must have strong communication with nursing staff and patients.
• Ability to follow directions from RN and ER physician.
• Comfort working in fast-paced clinical settings.

Responsibilities

• Reports significant information to the nurse in charge.
• Assists with transferring patients by wheelchair or cart.
• Aids with patient ambulation and basic care tasks.
• Performs clerical duties such as answering phones and logging patients.
• Assists with triage and registration of ER patients; documents vitals and allergies.

Skills

Teamwork

Patient care

Dependability

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Current Iowa EMT license or nurse aide training

BLS certification within 3 months

Job description

We are looking to add a PRN ER TECH/EMT to our Emergency Department team. This position assists with patient care and emergency room operations under the direction of a Registered ER Nurse. Candidates should be dependable, team‑oriented and comfortable working in a fast‑paced clinical setting.

The schedule for this position will vary based on department need.

Primary Function and Relationship to Total Organization:

ER TECH/EMT will assist in the Emergency Room under the direction of the Registered ER Nurse.

Reports to: Emergency Room Director and Emergency Room Nurse

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Reports all significant information to nurse in charge of the patient.
• Works with other health care personnel within the organization.
• Keeps nurse informed of care rendered and duties performed.
• Answers call lights promptly.
• Gives verbal report to nursing staff at end of shift.
• Assists with transferring patients by wheelchair or cart to other departments.
• Assists patients with ambulation as needed.
• Complies with hospital and nursing service policies.
• Attends staff meetings and in-service education when appropriate.
• Demonstrates willingness to support staffing and scheduling needs.
• Cleans and restocks to Emergency Department.
• Clerical duties such as answering phones, logging patients, and discharge phone calls.
• Assist physical moving of patients: lifting and transferring.
• Assist practitioner with minor surgical procedures and laceration repairs.
• Assist with simple orthopedic procedures, application of elastic bandages, etc.
• Assist with triage and register emergency room patients, obtain BP's, TPR's, height and weight, allergies and document these along with primary assessment in the electronic medical record. All entries will be reviewed and co-signed by the RN on duty,
• Assists in all areas of the hospital as requested.
• Performs functions other than above and within scope of practice due to extenuating circumstances.

Physical & Mental Requirements:

PHYSICAL/MENTAL CHARACTERISTICS REQUIRED BY ESSENTIAL AND MARGINAL TASKS:

TASK

X

TASK

X

1.

Heavy lifting, 45 lbs. & over

X

19.

Pushing

X

2.

Moderate lifting, 15-44 lbs.

20.

Stooping

X

3.

21.

4.

Heavy carrying, 45 lbs. &

over

X

22.

Climbing ladders

5.

Moderate carrying, 15-44 lbs.

23.

Operating mechanical equipment

6.

Light carrying, under 15 lbs.

24.

Operating office equipment

X

7.

Straight pulling

X

25.

Operating motor vehicle

8.

Pulling hand over hand

26.

Ability to see

X

9.

Repeated bending

X

27.

X

10.

Reaching above shoulder

X

28.

Depth perception needed

X

11.

X

29.

Hearing (with aid)

X

12.

Dual simultaneous grasping

X

30.

Hearing (without aid)

X

13.

Walking

X

31.

Ability to write

X

14.

Standing

X

32.

Ability to count

X

15.

X

33.

Ability to read

X

16.

34.

Other (please specify):

17.

Twisting

X

35.

Other (please specify):

18.

Kneeling

X

36.

Other (please specify):

Minimum educational requirements:

High School Education or equivalent. Current Iowa EMT license or training in an approved 120 hour nurse aide course or equivalent training. BLS certification within 3 months of employment.

Work environment:

Works in a well-lighted, air-conditioned nursing unit. Noise levels vary. May come in contact with hazardous chemicals or treatment modalities.

General Subjects of Concern:

1. Maintains a courteous and professional manner in dealing with patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers, as applicable.

2. Shows a positive attitude toward work schedules, department and hospital changes, assignments and other personnel.

3. Presents professional appearance in dress and grooming, complies with departmental dress requirements and wears hospital identification badge.

4. Conforms to hospital policy regarding use of sick time, personal days, notification of absence or tardiness.

5. Is cost effective in utilization of time, equipment and supplies.

6. Willingly cooperates with co-workers and other departments.

Employment variables/approximate hours*/misc. information:

*Schedules are subject to change as needed.

Acknowledgment

I have read and understand the responsibilities and requirements of this position and confirm that I am able to perform these duties with or without accommodations under ADA.