• Receives direction and assignments from physicians and RN to help provide technical support to optimize and provide exceptional patient care within scope of care.
• Responsible for reporting on the condition (or changes in condition) of patient/client to the appropriate supervisor and other staff members.
• Coordinate and assist with care as directed.
• Responsible to assist with hourly rounding and documenting in chart, updating communication boards , and providing bedside shift report at the beginning and end of each shift.
• Cleans and stocks carts, rooms, and changes linen, as required
• Assists with department inventory, wound care, positioning patients, application of orthopedic splints and dressings.
• Assists with transport of patients to other departments.
• Assist with resuscitation / CPR and emergency airway procedures.
• Assist with obtaining and documentation of vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
• Assist with other technical functions such as: obtaining 12-lead EKGs, IV starts, blood draws, discontinuation of peripheral IV and heparin/saline locks, maintenance and care of specimens for laboratory analysis, and Point of Care Testing.
• Decontaminates all equipment, instruments, and supplies.
• Maintains appropriate documentation
• Responsible for performing tasks that are within the scope of his/her practice as an EMT.

• Completion of a state EMT certification training program through NREMT.
• Must be IV Certified upon hire.
• Minimum of one year relevant experience preferred.
• BLS certification required upon hire

Delta Health Emergency Services

Benefits Guide

An Emergency Department EMT, works alongside emergency room Physicians and Registered Nurses as a first-line caregiver in the Emergency Department. The EMT may perform routine processes that make up patient care in this setting. The technician also helps to relay care information and observations back to Physicians and Registered Nurses. Assures all patient and family needs are met. Demonstrates knowledge of patient and staff safety measures. Provides for open communication within the unit, patients, families, physicians and other units.

Shift : 4p-4a