Emergency Medical Tech - IAH

Emergency Medical Technician in Alexandria Hospital (Full Time Evening Shift)

The Emergency Medical Technician provides cardiac monitoring and testing. Applies orthopedic splinting devices. Collects patient specimens following department and facility policies and procedures. Provides wound care according to department clinical practice standards and acts as a resource to physicians and nurses to provide patients with optimum care. Maintains inventory of equipment and supplies to optimize delivery of patient care and treatment. Assists with patient transport for testing, admission/discharge, interfacility, and aeromedical (per Policy of Operating Unit).

Job Responsibilities

• Demonstrates correct stabilization and immobilization of spine and proper fitting of splints for extremities; Demonstrates ability to assess neurovascular status after splint application and reports deviations to Registered Nurse and physician.

• Assists with patient transport for testing, admission/discharge, interfacility and aeromedical (per policy of Operating Unit); Arranges interfacility transport from freestanding Emergency departments.

• Collects patient specimens following department/facility policies and procedures; Assists mid-level providers and physicians with collecting, labeling and transporting irretrievable specimens.

• Maintains inventory of equipment and supplies to optimize delivery of patient care and treatment; Coordinates with materials management to ensure appropriate stock and minimize outdated stock.

• Obtains 12 lead ECG per physician order and provides ECG to physician for review immediately upon completion.

• Reviews Medical Director orders as related to disease state; Monitors and reports patients' progress towards expected outcomes and deviations to Registered Nurse.

• Provides wound care according to department clinical practice standards and acts as a resource to physicians and nurses to provide patients with optimum care.

• Follows computer system and department operational procedures and training guidelines to obtain accurate demographic, diagnosis and insurance information.

• May perform additional duties as assigned.

Shift: 12 Hour evening shift (1p-1a/3p-3a)

Schedule: Days Vary

Training: Ideal candidate must be able to attend 6 week training

Requirements:

• Experience: EMT related experience preferred

• Education: High School Diploma or GED

• Certification: BLS and EMT-B; must either be active on the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) or possess a current Virginia EMT License/Certification

• Training: Candidate must be able to attend six week training orientation upon hire.

• Special Skills: Able to read, write, speak and understand English. Computer skills.