ER Tech & EMT-Intermediate: Wound Care Pro

UNM Hospital; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

UNM Hospital's Emergency Department - Lomas is seeking an EMT/ER support role to assist in nursing care, wound care and patient safety across neonatal to geriatric age groups. You will help maintain a safe environment, stock patient care areas and support physicians and nurses in procedures.

The position requires at least 1 year of related experience, a high school diploma or GED, and credentials such as CPR/BLS and EMT Intermediate.

Qualifications

• High School or GED Equivalent.
• Essential: 1 year directly related experience.
• Nonessential: bilingual English, Spanish, Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni or Navajo with 1 year related experience.
• Credentials: CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w/in 30 days; EMT Intermediate License.
• Physical: Heavy Work – frequent heavy lifting as described; endurances as required.
• Working conditions: Hazardous materials PPE and TB testing as required.

Responsibilities

• PATIENT CARE - Clean patient care rooms, equipment and instruments; report equipment problems; order and store supplies; maintain PAR levels.
• PATIENT CARE - Assist nursing staff/physicians in treatment procedures; perform routine procedures.
• PATIENT CARE - Identify and assess clinical situations beyond scope; notify nurse/physician.
• PATIENT CARE - Provide oxygen therapy, IV setup, catheterization, gastric lavage, suctioning; monitor patients under supervision.
• TRANSPORT - Transport patients and specimens; move charts and materials as needed.
• RECORDS & SUPPORT - Maintain records; run errands; provide support duties.
• EQUIPMENT - Assist with equipment maintenance, calibration and data collection.
• PATIENT SAFETY - Follow safety policies; participate in continuous quality improvement.
• CUSTOMER RELATIONS - Build rapport with patients, visitors, physicians and staff.

Skills

Bilingual English, Spanish

Customer service

Education

High School or GED Equivalent

Job description

UNM Hospital's Emergency Department - Lomas is seeking an EMT/ER support role to assist in nursing care, wound care and patient safety across neonatal to geriatric age groups. You will help maintain a safe environment, stock patient care areas and support physicians and nurses in procedures.

The position requires at least 1 year of related experience, a high school diploma or GED, and credentials such as CPR/BLS and EMT Intermediate.