What are the responsibilities and job description for the Emergency Services Tech I position at Fort Healthcare Inc?
Fort HealthCare is a patient-centered hospital and healthcare system serving individuals, businesses and families in Jefferson, Dane, and Walworth Counties. We are seeking an Emergency Services Technician to join our Emergency Services team.
Shift:
48 hours per bi-weekly pay period
Part time
Day shift
Every third weekend Saturday and Sunday.
Fort HealthCare is proud to be named a 14-time award winner of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Top Workplace award for Southeastern Wisconsin, a 5-time award winner of the USA Top Workplaces award, and a 2-time winner of their Top Workplaces Culture Excellence award for Purpose & Values.
In addition, Fort HealthCare is proud to be awarded the inaugural 2024 Wisconsin Hospital Association (WHA) Hospital Mentorship and Quality Champion Award. The Hospital Mentorship and Quality Champion award recognizes a hospital for demonstrating mentoring relationships and engagement through active participation, collaboration and the sharing of tools and resources with other hospitals.
Our Mission Statement is our daily guide to provide the best health care possible. We promote it widely for all we serve to read, understand and to help our public hold us accountable for the promises we make.
Our Mission Statement - Improve the Health and Well-being of Our Community
Our Vision Statement provides each of us at Fort HealthCare with a goal. It is our motivation to improve constantly upon the level of care we provide, and the quality of services delivered.
Our Vision - Be the Healthiest Community in Wisconsin.
We offer competitive pay and benefits, education, and resources you need to perform your job and ample opportunities for professional growth.
The Emergency Services Technician (EST I) is responsible for providing patient care as delegated by the RN.
Responsibilities of this position include:
- Assists the patient with personal care and comfort measures and performs specific tasks as delegated by the RN, including but not limited to vital signs, IV starts, lab draws, EKG's, wound care, and blood glucose monitoring.
- Immediately notifies the RN of any change in patient condition or potential safety concern.
- Anticipates the need for equipment and supplies needed for procedures and care of critically ill patients.
- Keeps rooms adequately stocked with appropriate level of supplies.
- Performs patient rounding and responds to call lights in a prompt manner.
- Documents care provided and data elements required in the medical field.
- Collaborates with members of the care team to provide quality patient care.
- Escorts or transports patients, lab specimen's patient paperwork, equipment and supplies to and from departments within the hospital.
Requirements of this position include:
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Graduate of an accredited Nursing Assistant certification program or approved EMT basic program.
- BLS certification
Benefits:
- Competitive pay
- Competitive shift differentials (2nd,3rd, and weekends)
- 401(k) with employer match
- Generous PTO Plan
- Daycare
- Pharmacy Discount
- Employee Assistance Program
- Free Parking
Equal Opportunity Employer
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