ED Tech | ED Transitional Unit | Day | Full Time

Overview Full Time Position. 7am-7pm. The Emergency Medical Technician performs and documents direct routine patient care under a licensed provider's supervision according to hospital guidelines. Qualifications Age of Patients Served: All Age Groups. Required Education: High School Diploma or GED or Vocational Training. Required Licensure/Certifications: Current Florida EMT license – or – current Florida Paramedic license with BLS from the American Heart Association. Required Experience: Less than 1 year of practical clinical experience. Preferred Experience: 1 or more years previous experience in a health care environment. Necessary Skills Knowledge of patient care and basic human needs within life span. Knowledge of medical terminology Knowledge of aseptic techniques Knowledge of acute and chronic disease processes Knowledge of standard universal precautions Basic knowledge of anatomic structure and human body systems Ability to recognize obvious job-related emergencies Ability to maintain confidentiality Ability to read and write in English Recognition of lethal EKG rhythms Performance of electrocardiograms IV insertion Urinary catheter insertion Gastric tube insertion Phlebotomy Basic wound care Splinting of musculoskeletal injuries Automatic External Defibrillator operation Chest compressions Eye irrigation #J-18808-Ljbffr UF Health