Le Bonheur Children's Emergency Dept Tech I Fulltime NIGHTS

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare is seeking a dedicated Emergency Medical Technician in Memphis, TN. This position involves assisting with patient care, performing vital signs assessments, and administering phlebotomy.

The ideal candidate will have a Technical Degree in EMT, with certifications in Emergency Medical Personnel and Basic Life Support. Compassion and effective communication skills are essential in this role, as well as the ability to cope with stressful situations.

Qualifications

• Required: Emergency Medical Personnel Tennessee certification.
• Required: Basic Life Support certification from American Heart Association.
• Preferred: Experience in EMT roles.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care as directed by the Charge/Registered Nurse.
• Initiate and reassess vital signs, document and report findings.
• Perform phlebotomy according to protocol and safety standards.

Skills

Compassion

Effective communication

Ability to cope with stressful situations

Confidentiality

Education

Technical Degree or Diploma in Emergency Medical Tech (EMT)

Preferred: Technical Degree or Diploma in Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT)

Preferred: Technical Degree or Diploma in Paramedic

Job description

Overview

This position attends to the needs of an assigned group of patients and aids licensed nursing personnel and physicians by performing various patient care activities and related non-professional services, modeling appropriate behavior aligned with Methodist Healthcare Systems’ mission, vision, and values.

What you will do

• Assists with patient care as directed by the Charge/Registered Nurse.
• Initiates and reassesses vital signs including pulse oximetry. Documents and reports findings to nurse.
• Effectively/correctly positions patients for examinations and procedures and assists with transportation of patients. Ensures proper identification of patients.
• Performs phlebotomy in a professional manner according to protocol and safety standards.
• After successful completion of orthopedic class provided by CES, provides orthopedic services to the patient according to providers’ orders. Demonstrates competence in designated orthopedic skills (i.e., application of splint, and/or removal of plaster or fiberglass splints/casts as ordered)
• Performs additional job functions in a timely fashion and documents on clinical care and pertinent observations on appropriate records such as performing EKGs in accordance with policy and procedure.
• Demonstrates and promotes professional practice of all members of the care team.
• Completes mandatory and unit specific competency requirements.
• Performs other job functions as assigned or requested.

Education / Formal Training Requirements

• Required – Technical Degree or Diploma in Emergency Medical Tech (EMT)
• Preferred – Technical Degree or Diploma in Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT)
• Preferred – Technical Degree or Diploma in Paramedic

Work Experience Requirements

• Preferred – No prior work experience

Licenses and Certifications Requirements

• Required – Emergency Medical Personnel Tennessee – Tennessee Emergency Medical Services Division
• Required – Basic Life Support – American Heart Association
• Preferred – Basic Life Support – American Red Cross
• Preferred – Advanced Emergency Medical Personnel – Tennessee – Tennessee Emergency Medical Services Division
• Preferred – Advanced Emergency Technician – Mississippi – Mississippi State Department of Health
• Preferred – Emergency Medical Personnel – Arkansas – Arkansas Department of Health
• Preferred – Paramedic – Mississippi – Mississippi State Department of Health

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Successful completion of orientation.
• Ability to read, write, and understand verbal or written instructions.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally with others.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times according to policy and procedure and HIPAA requirements.
• Demonstrates compassion and patience with a deep level of concern for patients.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and in a positive manner with patients, family, public, and other health care workers.
• Must be able to cope with stressful situations, including death and dying and dealing with anguished relatives.
• Comply with safety/emergency procedures and nursing service policies.
• Ability to use equipment required for implementing patient care.
• Adhere to Methodist Healthcare Systems’ code of conduct.

Supervision Provided by this Position

• There are no supervisory or lead responsibilities assigned to this position.

Physical Demands

• The physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion.
• Must have good balance and coordination.
• The physical requirements of this position are: medium work – exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 25 lbs. of force frequently.
• Requires close visual acuity including color, depth perception, and field of vision to perform activities such as assessing patients, preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading.
• Frequent invasive and non-invasive patient contact.
• Exposure to patient body fluids as well as exposure to hazardous or poisonous materials.
• Ability to react quickly to emergency situations.