JOB DESCRIPTION

The ER Tech EMT-Paramedic in the Emergency Department setting is responsible for assisting the RN and Physician with patient care, carrying out delegated tasks within their scope of practice. The ER Tech EMT-Paramedic must assist the licensed nursing personnel in meeting the education, physical, and psychosocial needs of patients based on their age-specific needs. The ER Tech EMT-Paramedic must involve the patient, parents, and family/significant others in the plan of care. Respond in a timely manner to requests for information or follow-up with physician, staff, or patient issue. The ER Tech EMT-Paramedic is responsible for maintaining the standards of care in a holistic, family centered and individualized manner. In the performance of his/her job duties, the ER Tech EMT-Paramedic is responsible for maintaining quality and guest relations.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Texas licensure as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)- with 3 years of hospital emergency room experience preferred.
• Or Texas licensure as an Paramedic with 1 years of hospital emergency room experience preferred.
• Or must have a Certification of an CNA (Certified Nurse Assistant) with minimum of five years’ experience in a hospital emergency room setting.
• BLS required. ACLS and PALS preferred but not required.
• Strong communication skills both in oral format and written.
• Flexible and service oriented.
• Problem solving skills and ability to critically think in an emergency setting.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES

• Potential physical activity such as heavy lifting, pushing, and/or pulling of objects over 100 lbs.
• Maintains continuing education as needed for licensure.
• Carry out delegated tasks as assigned by the RN and/or Physician within the EMT-P scope of practice.
• Follow protocols, written by the medical director, as they pertain to specimen collection, or any other delegated task.
• Documents accurately in the electronic medical records, maintaining patient privacy and adheres to HIPAA standards.
• Documents appropriately and accurately in all log books in the laboratory when documenting patient lab results.
• Reports critical lab values appropriately and in a timely manner.
• Assists with the stabilization and continues treatment of patients in the emergency department.
• Assists nurses in performing direct patient care activities.
• Stocks departments/rooms daily.
• Exhibits positive attitude towards performances of duties/customer service skills.
• Assists in ensuring all chest pain patients receive EKG within 10 minutes of arrival.
• Answers calls for assistance by staff and patients promptly.
• Rounds on patients to provide appropriate comfort measures for patients.
• Coordinates patient care activities with nurses.
• Assists in keeping all areas of the Emergency Department neat, organized, and clean. Returns/cleans equipment after use.
• Actively looks for ways to improve patient care in the Emergency Department.
• Collects/processes specimens in proper, timely manner.
• Promotes positive image of SignatureCare Emergency Center in all interactions.
• May be required to work holidays and weekends as needed.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Performs duties in a fast-paced emergency room
• The employee must be able to lift and/or move using proper body mechanics and agree to ask for assistance if required.
• While performing duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk and sit; The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must submit to random drug screenings.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/HAZARDS

(NONE / SOME / FREQ / VR. FREQ)

LIFTING 0-50 LBS – FREQ
CARRYING 0-50 LBS – FREQ
PUSHING 0-300 LBS – FREQ
PULLING 0-300 LBS – FREQ
STOOPING, KNEELING – SOME
CRAWL – SOME
CLIMB – SOME
BALANCE – SOME

SOME = less than 30% of time. FREQ = between 34%-66%. VR. FREQ = 67% or greater

WORKING POSITION %

• Sitting 10%
• Walking 50%
• Standing 40%

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

(x) Manual dexterity (eye/hand coord)
(x) Perform shift work
(x) Maneuver weight of patients
(x) Hear alarms/telephones/tape recorder
(x) Walk/stand __about 90% of shift
(x) Reach above shoulder
(x) Repetitive arm/hand movements
(x) Finger dexterity
(x) Color Vision
(x) Acuity- Far
(x) Acuity- Near
(x) Depth perception
(x) On Call

HAZARDS

(x) Use of Latex products
(x) Exposure to toxic/chemicals/detergents
(x) Exposure to extreme conditions, hot/cold
(x) Exposure to dust/fumes/helicopters
(x) Exposure to moving mechanical parts
(x) Exposure to potential electrical shock
(x) Exposure to x-ray/electromagnetic energy
(x) Exposure to high pitched noises
(x) Exposure to communicable diseases
(x) Blood born pathogen exposure
(x) Gaseous risk exposure
(x) Use of a fitted respirator