Emergency Department Technician - Per Diem

Overview

Copley Hospital, located in Morrisville/Stowe VT, is looking for an EMT to join our Emergency Department!

The Emergency Department Technician will work under the supervision of a nurse or provider to deliver patient care to emergency room patients. This includes preparing patients for examinations, taking vital signs, obtaining specimens, setting-up rooms with necessary supplies and equipment and assisting physicians and nurses during treatments. The ED Tech functions as an integral member of a multidisciplinary team and should be fully versed in all areas of either emergency department or transport team operations. The ED Tech must have the ability to manage multiple responsibilities as well as exhibit willingness and the ability to communicate department standards and expectations. Compliance with all applicable State and Federal laws, regulations, and policies governing the provision of health care.

Expected primary shift will be from 10:00am to 10:00pm. Variable shifts may include 7:00am-7:00pm and 7:00pm-7:00am as well.

This is a Per Diem position (FT/PT available).

Copley Hospital has a variety of shifts available across Full-Time, Part-Time, and Temporary needs. Please consider applying to discuss how your availability may align.

Responsibilities

• EMT-Advanced or Paramedic will be able to safely and precisely access the venous circulation and after didactic and practical modules taught by the laboratory, will draw appropriate laboratory studies per protocol.

• Applies temporary splints in accordance to provided training.

• Provides patients with Crutch use instructions.

• Obtains EKGs, Vital Signs, Visual Acuity, applies simple dressings and assists with ambulation / care of patient under the delegation of the Primary RN

• Emergency Department Technicians who have a valid Vermont Emergency Medical Services license, may work up to the scope of practice equal to that EMS licensure while under the supervision of a provider or the delegation of a Registered Nurse

• Advanced EMT/Paramedic, after successful completion of a telemetry course including didactic and practical modules, will safely transport stable patients requiring telemetry throughout the hospital and remain with patients during diagnostic testing, per protocol.

• Transports or escorts patients to examination area, treatment rooms, nursing units, the morgue, etc.

• Assess patient changes in condition and reports to nurse

• Sets up trays / assists with procedures within scope of practice.

• Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served within the unit.

• Familiar with simple medical laws and ethics, i.e. consents, confidentiality, etc.

• Knowledge of all policies and procedures regarding admitting, transferring and discharge of patients.

• Maintain work area and ED Waiting Room in an appropriate manner.

• Maintains departmental policy and procedure manuals and unit files.

• Maintains sufficient supplies needed for smooth operation of the unit. Avoids waste, utilizes time and supplies efficiently.

• Answers phone and refer calls to appropriate staff.

• Complete required continuous training and education including department specific requirements.

• Order and maintain supplies for ED

• Orients new employees to the unit.

• Performance reflects current knowledge of emergency procedures, medical terminology.

• Shows flexibility in hours to reflect census

Qualifications

Education Required:

High School diploma or equivalent

Experience Desired:

Six Months of EMT Experience

License and Certification Requirements:

National Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certification

CPR Certification

License and Certification Desired:

Advanced EMT or Paramedic

Skill Requirements:

Medical Terminology

Computer and communication skills

Cardiac Rhythm recognition