ER TECH/EMT(PRN)

Job Description

Job Description

ER Tech / EMT – Emergency Department(PRN)

We are looking to add a PRN ER Tech/EMT to our Emergency Department team. This position assists with patient care and emergency room operations under the direction of a Registered ER Nurse. Candidates should be dependable, team‑oriented, and comfortable working in a fast‑paced clinical setting.

The schedule for this position varies based on department need. 12 hour shifts, possible day, night, weekend holiday.

Humboldt County Memorial Hospital

Employee Job Description

Job Title: EMT/ER Tech(PRN)

Primary Function and Relationship to Total Organization:

EMT/ER Tech will assist in the Emergency Room under the direction of the Registered ER Nurse.

Reports to: Emergency Room Director and Emergency Room Nurse

Supervises: None

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Reports all significant information to nurse in charge of the patient.
2. Works with other health care personnel within the organization.
3. Keeps nurse informed of care rendered and duties performed.
4. Answers call lights promptly.
5. Gives verbal report to nursing staff at end of shift.
6. Assists with transferring patients by wheelchair or cart to other departments.
7. Assists patients with ambulation as needed.
8. Complies with hospital and nursing service policies.
9. Attends staff meetings and in-service education when appropriate.
10. Demonstrates willingness to support staffing and scheduling needs.
11. Cleans and restocks to Emergency Department.
12. Clerical duties such as answering phones, logging patients, and discharge phone calls.
13. Assist physical moving of patients: lifting and transferring.
14. Assist practitioner with minor surgical procedures and laceration repairs.
15. Assist with simple orthopedic procedures, application of elastic bandages, etc.
16. Assist with triage and register emergency room patients, obtain BP's, TPR's, height and weight, allergies and document these along with primary assessment in the electronic medical record. All entries will be reviewed and co-signed by the RN on duty,
17. Assists in Inpatient Care when needed and ER census allows.
18. Takes ambulance call from 12 midnight to 6:00 am when working ER nights.
19. ER night Techs perform Accu Checks in each of the ambulances during their shift.
20. Performs functions other than above and within scope of practice due to extenuating circumstances.

Physical & Mental Requirements:

PHYSICAL/MENTAL CHARACTERISTICS REQUIRED BY ESSENTIAL AND MARGINAL TASKS

TASK

X

TASK

X

1.

Heavy lifting, 45 lbs. & over

X

19.

Pushing

X

2.

Moderate lifting, 15-44 lbs.

20.

Stooping

X

3.

Light lifting, under 15 lbs.

21.

Climbing stairs

4.

Heavy carrying, 45 lbs. &

over

X

22.

Climbing ladders

5.

Moderate carrying, 15-44 lbs.

23.

Operating mechanical equipment

6.

Light carrying, under 15 lbs.

24.

Operating office equipment

X

7.

Straight pulling

X

25.

Operating motor vehicle

8.

Pulling hand over hand

26.

Ability to see

X

9.

Repeated bending

X

27.

Identify colors

X

10.

Reaching above shoulder

X

28.

Depth perception needed

X

11.

Simple grasping

X

29.

Hearing (with aid)

X

12.

Dual simultaneous grasping

X

30.

Hearing (without aid)

X

13.

Walking

X

31.

Ability to write

X

14.

Standing

X

32.

Ability to count

X

15.

Sitting

X

33.

Ability to read

X

16.

Crawling

34.

Other (please specify):

17.

Twisting

X

35.

Other (please specify):

18.

Kneeling

X

36.

Other (please specify):

RELATED WORK SITE AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

TASK

X

TASK

X

1.

Outside

13.

Dust

2.

Inside

X

14.

Grease and oils

3.

Travel

15.

Solvents

a) car

16.

Radiant/electrical energy

b) van

17.

Slippery/uneven walking surfaces

c) bus

18.

Working around machines with moving parts

and moving objects

d) plane

19.

Working around moving objects or vehicles

4.

Excessive heat

20.

Working below ground

5.

Excessive cold

21.

Working on ladders or scaffolding

6.

Excessive humidity

22.

Working with hands in water

7.

Excessive dampness/chill

23.

Vibration

8.

Dry atmosphere

24.

Working closely with others

X

9.

Excessive noise/intermittent

25.

Working alone

10.

Constant noise

26.

Longer or irregular work hours

X

11.

Silica, asbestos, etc.

27.

Other (please specify):

12.

Fumes, smoke, gases

28.

Other (please specify):

Minimum educational requirements:

High School Education or equivalent. Current Iowa EMT license or training in an approved 120 hour nurse aide course or equivalent training. BCLS certification within 3 months of employment.

Work environment:

Works in a well-lighted, air-conditioned nursing unit. Noise levels vary. May come in contact with hazardous chemicals or treatment modalities.

General Subjects of Concern:

1. Maintains a courteous and professional manner in dealing with patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers, as applicable.

2. Shows a positive attitude toward work schedules, department and hospital changes, assignments and other personnel.

3. Presents professional appearance in dress and grooming, complies with departmental dress requirements and wears hospital identification badge.

4. Conforms to hospital policy regarding use of sick time, personal days, notification of absence or tardiness.

5. Is cost effective in utilization of time, equipment and supplies.

6. Willingly cooperates with co-workers and other departments.

Employment variables/approximate hours*/misc. information:

*Schedules are subject to change as needed

Acknowledgment

I have read and understand the responsibilities and requirements of this position and confirm that I am able to perform these duties with or without accommodations under ADA.