ER Tech I: Hands-On Patient Care & Vital Signs

Medical Center; Klamath Falls (OR); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Medical Center in Oregon is seeking a part-time EMT to join the on-site Emergency Department support team. The role includes direct patient care, vital signs recording, ECG tracing, wound care, and assisting physicians and nurses with procedures.

Strong English skills and legible handwriting are required, along with a high school diploma and EMT certification. Applicants should have 1 year of acute care or pre-hospital EMT experience, be able to lift 50 lbs, and work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• One (1) year experience in an acute care hospital setting, preferably emergency department or one year pre-hospital experience as an EMT.
• Ability to speak English and have legible handwriting, knowledge of spelling, grammar and basic arithmetic.
• Skill in dealing with the public and telephone courtesy.
• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care as requested by the primary care nurse, including activities of daily living, e.g., ambulation, dressing, feeding, toiletry needs and reporting any changes in patient status.
• Ascertains and records accurate vital signs, including rectal temperatures, pediatric weights, with abnormal findings reported to primary care nurse or charge nurse.
• Assists nursing staff in gathering information pertinent to the patient’s care including the patient’s physical needs and functional status in order to provide patient care.
• Accurately performs the twelve lead EKG tracings on patients per physician order.
• Performs duties as assigned and supervised by the primary care nurse in accordance with certification and hospital policy.
• Provides wound cleaning as assigned and supervised by the primary care nurse or physician.
• Assists nurses and doctors with procedures and safely transports patients’ supplies.
• Prepares patients for dismissal by primary care nurse to include removal of electrodes and transportation out of the ED.
• Splints sprains/fractures on extremities under the direction of the physician.
• Stock and clean patient treatment areas and maintain a safe environment.
• Maintains proficient communication with patients, families, visitors, physicians and coworkers.

Skills

EMT experience

English proficiency

Legible handwriting

Public interaction

Basic arithmetic

Body mechanics

Education

High School or better

Job description

Medical Center in Oregon is seeking a part-time EMT to join the on-site Emergency Department support team. The role includes direct patient care, vital signs recording, ECG tracing, wound care, and assisting physicians and nurses with procedures.

Strong English skills and legible handwriting are required, along with a high school diploma and EMT certification. Applicants should have 1 year of acute care or pre-hospital EMT experience, be able to lift 50 lbs, and work in a fast-paced environment.