Emergency Medical Technicians

Company: Orange Coast Medical Center Of Hope Title: Emergency Medical Technician Location: Fountain Valley, CA Department: Emergency Services Status: Full time Shift: Nights (12 hrs) Pay Range: $21.50/hr - $30.65/hr. Position Summary This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the mission of Orange Coast Medical Center. It is expected that the employee demonstrate behavior consistent with our core values: Integrity, Accountability, Best Practices, Compassion and Synergy. The employee shall support Orange Coast Medical Center's strategic plan and participate in and advocate performance improvement/patient safety activities. The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) is an unlicensed caregiver working under the direction of the Registered Nurse or Physician. The EMT provides the most basic of patient care including, but not limited to: vital sign collection, specimen collection, performance of ECG testing, and delivery of personal hygiene/physical care. EMT's perform tasks as assigned and are instrumental in facilitating departmental/unit flow activities that support patient care and promote a safe, clean environment. Essential Functions and Responsibilities Follows directions and employs self-initiative. Demonstrates knowledge of the clinical information system and applies principles to patient documentation. Contributes to an effective and safe working environment; able to safely and competently perform assigned duties. Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of patient privacy rights. Maintains confidentiality of all medical, financial and other sensitive material in printed, electronic or verbal form, which may jeopardize the privacy of patients and or employees. Demonstrates the ability to use good customer service skills by managing and acknowledging patient family-significant other expectations. Demonstrates tact, sensitivity and discretion. Demonstrates the ability to integrate knowledge of job specific competencies. Ability to be at work and be on time. Ability to follow company policies, procedures and directives. Ability to interact in a positive and constructive manner. Ability to prioritize and multitask. Qualifications One (1) year of acute care experience preferred. Basic computer knowledge preferred. Education: High School Diploma or equivalency preferred. Current EMT certification required. Current American Heart Association Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required. Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including experience and qualifications. Additional compensation may include shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities. Benefits Health and wellness is our passion at MemorialCare—taking good care of employees and their dependents. We offer high quality health insurance plan options so you can select the best choice for your family. Additional benefits and rewards are available. #J-18808-Ljbffr