Advanced ED Tech | Emergency Department - Rapid City Hospital | Full Time - 36 Hours

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Starting Pay Rate Range

$17.48 - $21.85

(Determined by the knowledge, skills, and experience of the applicant.)

Job Summary

This role is to support the clinical environment and expedite care and flow of patients in the ED. The Advanced ED tech will accomplish this by performing a variety of functions within the scope as outlined by the state of South Dakota.

Monument Health offers competitive wages and benefits on qualifying positions. Some of those benefits can include:

• Supportive work culture

• Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage

• Retirement Plans, Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending Account

• Instant pay is available for qualifying positions

• Paid Time Off Accrual Bank

• Opportunities for growth and advancement

• Tuition assistance/reimbursement

• Excellent pay differentials on qualifying positions (extra pay for working evening, nights or weekends)

• Flexible scheduling

Job Description

Essential Functions:

• Demonstrates the ability to recognize an emergency and initiate appropriate response, as evidenced by documentation and observation

• Participates in the implementation of treatment interventions

• Ability to identify changes in patient condition and notify appropriate medical personnel

• Demonstrates the ability to start an IV on a patient as evidenced by documentation and/or observation

• Able to appropriately administer medications and fluids as listed in scope of practice in SD

• Administer oxygen as indicated by patient condition and assist in the administration of nebulizers as ordered by physician

• Performs procedures and treatments according to EMS standards and department protocols as evidenced by documentation and observation

• Demonstrates the ability to assist with procedures as instructed

• Contributes to overall cleanliness of the department

• Application of splints as instructed/ordered

• Exhibits excellent verbal and written communication skills with patients, co-workers, first responders, and other healthcare professionals to provide high quality care

• Operates standard equipment, such as, stretchers, patient care monitors, and standard diagnostic equipment

• Perform effective CPR when necessary

• Be able to remain calm and provide good care in high stress situations

• Maintain patient confidentiality

• Perform appropriate clean up and disposal of contaminated items

• Establish and maintain effective work relationships with co-workers and supervisors and work effectively as a team member

• Complies with state regulations and service guidelines

• Receive, report and document critical lab results

• All other duties as assigned

Additional Requirements

Required:

Education

• High School Diploma/GED Equivalent in General Studies

Certifications

• Advanced EMT Certificate

• South Dakota Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners

Preferred:

Experience

• 1+ years of Acute Experience; 1+ years of Healthcare Experience

Physical Requirements: Very Heavy work - exerting over 25 pounds of force constantly (67-100% of the time), and/or more than 50 pounds frequently (34-66% of the time), and/or more than 100 pounds of force occasionally (up to 33% of the time), and/or more than 100 pounds of force seldomly to move objects. Possible exposure to radiation and frequent exposure to contaminated needles and infectious body substances. Requires the ability to work designated shift lengths (including 8 and 12 hours), which may include night shifts or occasional irregular hours.

Job Category

Nursing

Job Family

Emergency Services

Department

RCH Emergency Services

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Shift

Employee Type

Regular

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Monument Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.