Technician - Emergency Room - Advanced

LE109 Clay County Medical Center, Inc.; Texas; Presencial; USD 23.000 - 36.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

North Mississippi Health Services is seeking an Emergency Services Advanced ER Tech to provide basic and advanced life support under Medical Control. The role includes performing phlebotomy, EKGs, patient transport, IV/IO catheterization, and assisting with exams and treatments.

Responsibilities include documenting vitals, prioritizing duties, maintaining equipment, complying with HIPAA, and supporting a quality patient care environment in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Formación

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Emergency Medical Services (EMS) background preferred.
• Basic life support certifications required or obtained.

Responsabilidades

• Administer phlebotomy, EKGs, patient transport and CPR.
• Operate and maintain equipment and perform tests efficiently.
• Document vital signs, intake/output, and collect specimens.
• Assist with exams, prepare rooms, and maintain a clean work area.
• Communicate with physicians and nursing staff; ensure patient safety.

Conocimientos

Phlebotomy

EKG

CPR

IV Catheterization

HIPAA Compliance

Patient Transport

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

Emergency Medical Services

Herramientas

Medical Equipment

Descripción del empleo

We believe a career is more than just a career — it's a calling. Our teammates' \"True North\" is what calls them to health care; it’s their passion. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in helping you leverage and connect that passion with a much greater purpose that impacts people you know and love. Department: 40006780 Emergency Services Work Shift: N/A Job Description: The Emergency Services Advanced ER Tech, provides appropriate basic and advanced life support (in accordance with training and protocols) to patients under the guidance of Medical Control to assure the delivery of patient care. Performs routine specimen collections, electrocardiographs, routine tests, IV & IO catheters, Intubations, patient care functions and technical procedures for which appropriate training and competency is maintained.

Job Functions

Patient care:

• Performs phlebotomy, EKG’s, patient transport, splints, CPR.
• Operates and maintains equipment properly, performs testing with efficiency.
• Obtains and documents vital signs, intake and output amounts, and other as designated, collects specimens as required.
• Must be able to prioritize duties according to current policy.
• Performs sterile urethral catheterizations.
• Conducts self in a proficient and professional manner.
• Compliant with HIPAA regulations at all times.
• Assist with turning, lifting, and positioning patients to prepare for exams and procedures.
• Supports and promotes an environment that was conductive to quality customer service.
• Responds to emergency situations in hospital according to current policy.
• Properly documented all procedures as required.
• Obtains equipment or supplies as necessary for patient care.
• Assist with preparing rooms between patients, cleaning, restocking, and preparing area.
• Assist physicians and nurses with physical examinations and treatment.
• Transports patients to other departments in the hospital and off campus.

Note:

• May transport patients with IV fluids including IV antibiotics.
• Maintains clean work area in patient rooms.
• Provides wound care – shaves, preps, cleans, and dresses as directed – utilizing sterile technique.
• Insert Iv & IO catheters.

Transport

• Provides safe appropriate level care transport of patients (emergency and routine).

Communication

• Maintains appropriate verbal communication with team members to provide care to patient.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Complete in-house computer training
• Completes hospital and ED basic orientation.
• Prior experience or training in customer service.
• Must complete basic orientation competence checklist.
• Demonstrates basic computer skills
• Must maintain unit specific annual educational requirements.
• Keeps what is required and limitations of job position.
• Must have effective communication, organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates knowledge and resources necessary to provide to age appropriate care.
• Maintains current knowledge of the Joint Commission standards and applicable regulatory issues
• Identifies variances and recommends processes that ensure hospital Joint Commission compliance
• Anticipates resources needed.
• Assumes responsibility for own professional growth by maintaining requirements of re-licensure, re-certification and continuing education.
• Prioritizes work and has ability to multitask.
• Makes efficient use of time, supplies, and equipment.
• Ensures assigned work areas are safe, and well maintained.
• Works efficiently by successful planning and organization.
• Uses resources wisely including equipment and supplies.
• Must have routine interactions with: Physicians, ancillary personnel, Nursing personnel, patients, family members and visitors.
• Demonstrates telephone etiquette and effective interpersonal skills.
• Maintains positive, effective relationships with patients, co-workers, managers, physicians, and others.
• Listens; seek first to understand - then to be understood.
• Addresses problems in positive ways.
• Respects the dignity and privacy needs of patients and others.
• Establishes a rapport with the patient and family to learn what is the most important to them in their hospital experience and their preferences.
• Communicates findings to the appropriate healthcare team members
• Collects data about patient care problems, prepares reports, analyzes trends, and reports information to appropriate departments for action.

Physical Demands

• Standing. Frequently
• Walking. Frequently
• Sitting. Occasionally
• Lifting/Carrying. Frequently 100 lbs
• Pushing/Pulling. Frequently
• Climbing. Occasionally
• Balancing. Occasionally
• Stooping/Kneeling/Bending. Frequently
• Reaching/Over Head Work. Occasionally
• Grasping. Frequently
• Speaking. Constantly
• Hearing. Constantly
• Repetitive Motions. Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordinations. Frequently

Salary Range: $17.45 - $26.17

Education: High School Diploma, GED, or Project Search Graduate | Emergency Medical Services

Required Certifications: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support - American Heart Association, Ambulance Driver License - AMBDL, DNU CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation - CPR - CPR, Pediatric Advanced Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA)

North Mississippi Health Services is a large rural health care system with state-of-the-art facilities in Mississippi and Alabama. We have career opportunities ranging from inpatient hospital care to 70+ rural health and specialty clinics, a variety of outpatient, women’s and behavioral health services and many additional support services. Our team of over 7,000 works together every day toward our shared mission – to continuously improve the health of the people of our region.