ER Tech Float - East

PARAMEDIC JOB DESCRIPTION

OVERVIEW: To provide technical assistance and supportive patient care to meet the needs of individual patients throughout assigned areas.

BASIC QUALIFICATONS:

• High School Diploma or GED, required and completion of one of the following:

• Completion of Medical Corpsman program and one year of applicable experience (or)

• Completion of EMT-P (Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic), AEMT (Advanced-EMT), Licensed Paramedic (LP) course/program and one year of applicable experience (or)

• Completion of the first year of education and current enrollment in an accredited School of Nursing and one year of applicable experience (or)

• 3 years of emergency room experience as an ER Technician

• Current BLS and ACLS certifications, required. PALS preferred

• Experience with IV start, phlebotomy, and initiation of EKG, preferred

• Position requires fluency in English; written and oral communication

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Assist with the admission, transfer and discharge of the patient

• Obtain, report, and document clinical data

• Take vital signs, height and weight, pulse oximetry

• Assist with patient care as assigned by the charge nurse and or physician as indicated by the patient plan of care

• Obtain IV access

• Initiate IV fluids

• Collect laboratory samples, label and deliver to the lab in accordance with established policies and procedures

• Provide superficial wound care: ie control bleeding and dressing awaiting provider evaluation

• Wound dressings, extremity splinting

• Cardiac monitor placement

• ECG

• Administer PO non-narcotic meds as ordered and delegated by physician as per license allows if applicable

• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality

• Provide and maintain a clean, safe environment and perform and / or assist others to perform proper aseptic

technique, isolation procedures, and infection control measures

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Assist with patient treatments and examinations or procedures

• Maintain patient care areas with appropriate supplies

• Attend staff meetings or other company sponsored or mandated meetings as required

• Perform additional duties as assigned

EMT-INTERMEDIATE JOB DESCRIPTION

OVERVIEW: To provide technical assistance and supportive patient care to meet the needs of individual patients throughout assigned areas.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED, required and completion of the following:

• Completion of Medical Corpsman program and one year of applicable experience (or)

• Completion of EMT-I (Emergency Technician – Intermediate) course

• Current BLS and ACLS certifications, required, PALS preferred

• Experience with IV start, phlebotomy, initiation of EKG preferred

• Position requires fluency in English; written and oral communication

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Assist with the admission, transfer and discharge of the patient

• Obtain, report, and document clinical data

• Take vital signs, height and weight, pulse oximetry

• Assist with patient care as assigned by the charge nurse and or physician as indicated by the patient plan of care

• Obtain IV access

• Initiate IV fluids

• Collect laboratory samples, label and deliver to the lab in accordance with established policies and procedures

• Provide superficial wound care: ie control bleeding and dressing awaiting provider evaluation

• Wound dressings, extremity splinting

• Cardiac monitor placement

• ECG

• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality

• Provide and maintain a clean, safe environment and perform and / or assist others to perform proper aseptic

technique, isolation procedures, and infection control measures

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Assist with patient treatments and examinations or procedures

• Maintain patient care areas with appropriate supplies

• Attend staff meetings or other company sponsored or mandated meetings as required

• Perform additional duties as assigned

EMT- BASIC JOB DESCRIPTION

OVERVIEW: To provide technical assistance and supportive patient care to meet the needs of individual patients throughout assigned areas.

BASIC QUALIFICATONS:

• High School Diploma or GED, required and completion of one of the following:

• Completion of Medical Corpsman program and one year of applicable experience (or)

• Completion or EMT-B (Emergency Medical Technician – Basic) course

• Current BLS certification

• Experience with airway emergencies, breathing emergencies, circulation emergencies

• Position requires fluency in English; written and oral communication

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Assist with the admission, transfer and discharge of the patient

• Obtain, report, and document clinical data

• Take vital signs, height and weight, pulse oximetry

• Assist with patient care as assigned by the charge nurse and or physician as indicated by the patient plan of care

• Provide superficial wound care: ie control bleeding and dressing awaiting provider evaluation

• Wound dressings, extremity splinting

• Cardiac monitor placement

• ECG

• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality

• Provide and maintain a clean, safe environment and perform and / or assist others to perform proper aseptic

technique, isolation procedures, and infection control measures

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Assist with patient treatments and examinations or procedures

• Maintain patient care areas with appropriate supplies

• Attend staff meetings or other company sponsored or mandated meetings as required

• Perform additional duties as assigned

EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT TECHNICIAN

OVERVIEW: To provide technical assistance and supportive patient care to meet the needs of individual patients throughout assigned areas.

BASIC QUALIFICATONS:

• High School Diploma or GED, required and completion of one of the following:

• 2 years of emergency room experience as an ER Technician

• Current BLS certification

• Position requires fluency in English; written and oral communication

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Assist with the admission, transfer and discharge of the patient

• Obtain, report, and document clinical data

• Take vital signs, height and weight, pulse oximetry

• Assist with patient care as assigned by the charge nurse and or physician as indicated by the patient plan of care

• Provide superficial wound care: ie control bleeding and dressing awaiting provider evaluation

• Wound dressings, extremity splinting

• Cardiac monitor placement

• ECG

• Obtain lab specimens

• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality

• Provide and maintain a clean, safe environment and perform and / or assist others to perform proper aseptic

technique, isolation procedures, and infection control measures

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Assist with patient treatments and examinations or procedures

• Maintain patient care areas with appropriate supplies

• Attend staff meetings or other company sponsored or mandated meetings as required

• Perform additional duties as assigned