Clinical Tech EMT Inpatient HSS at NCH

Clinical Technician EMT

The Clinical Technician EMT provides direct patient care under the direction of a nurse and performs other tasks necessary for unit operations.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Other duties may be assigned.

• Demonstrates the ability to perform, assist, reinforce, and deliver patient care.
• Demonstrates ability to manage a multiple patient care assignment based on unit acuity and staffing levels.
• Receives reports from primary care partner and completes assignments in a timely and organized manner.
• Instructs and/or reinforces appropriate patient care activities under the direction of licensed professional.
• Responds timely to all patient requests and communicates to the appropriate caregiver when necessary.
• Demonstrates the ability to recognize and perform emergency measures including CPR when indicated.
• Demonstrates and maintains annual competency with patient specific procedures.
• Enters timely and accurate documentation into the electronic medical record.
• Reports pertinent patient changes and/or clinical findings to primary care partner.
• Inputs accurate data into the EKG machine prior to completing procedure and presents to primary care partner.
• Performs phlebotomy per policy.
• Collects, labels, and/or delivers urine, blood, sputum, and stool specimens to the lab, as directed, utilizing Universal Precautions.
• Applies orthopedic splints under direction of the Registered Nurse/Physician/Provider and documents in the electronic medical record.
• Assists with the application of simple dressings, utilizing aseptic technique.
• Accurately performs glucometer finger stick. Accurately performs POCT. Performs quality control.
• Performs venipuncture following hospital protocol.
• Provides post-mortem care.
• Assists Clinicians or Public Safety with the application of restraints when applicable in the care of a violent/combative patient.
• Transport patients to other areas of the hospital as needed.
• Acts as a patient sitter when one to one observation is required for patient care.

Education, Experience And Qualifications

Minimum of High School diploma or GED required. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association. Valid Licensure as an EMT in the State of Florida with acute care experience required. Orthopedic experience strongly preferred. Basic computer knowledge: ability to operate a PC, create/save/print documents, input data.