PARAMEDIC - EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT- NIGHT SHIFT (FULL TIME)

Full-Time, Nights) Pay range: $CHARLES HEALTH SYSTEM JOB DESCRIPTION TITLE: ED Technician REPORTS TO POSITION: Emergency Department DATE LAST REVIEWED: Creating America’s healthiest community, together OUR MISSION: In the spirit of love and compassion, better health, better care, better value OUR VALUES: The Emergency Department positions include technicians on various units throughout St. Charles Health System. These departments provide 24/7 specialized care to patients during emergency visit through discharge or hospitalization. The ED Technician provides the highest quality standards of care for patients in the Emergency Department in accordance with the organization’s mission, philosophy, policies, and procedure and within the scope of this job description. Emergency Department Technicians serve patients throughout St. Charles Health Systems hospitals, providing coverage 24 hours a day. Emergency Department Technicians in float positions are required to work at St. Charles Health System hospitals (Bend, Redmond). The Emergency Department Technician float positions may be required to shift assignments with minimal notice. Functions as an unlicensed assistive care provider under the direction and supervision of Registered Nursing. Provides patient care hygiene as needed. Stocks unit, transports patients, and assists in keeping the unit clean and free of clutter. Acts as continuous patient observer and/or clinical sitter to ensure the safety of at-risk patient populations. Intervenes within scope of training and escalates concerns to the RN. Participates in maintaining regulatory requirements of the department. Cleans equipment and helps identify need for maintenance, when appropriate, and ensures rental equipment is returned to agency of ownership. Documents all patient care with proficiency in compliance with hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory agencies. Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures, supporting the organization’s corporate integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner, reporting known or suspected violation of applicable rules, and cooperating fully with all organizational investigations and proceedings. Delivers customer service and/or patient care in a manner that promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient, and accurate. EDUCATION: Required: High school graduate or GED equivalent. Preferred: Completion of training program: EMT, CNA1, CNA2, MA, Paramedic, RN Students: completion of 1st quarter/semester of nursing school. LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION: Required: AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification. Code Gray Training upon hire. Preferred: Current Licensure/Certification as an EMT-Basic, EMT-Intermediate, EMT-Paramedic, or CNA. EXPERIENCE: Required: Current Licensure/Certification as an EMT, CNA1, CNA2, MA, Paramedic OR candidates without an active license listed above: 1 year experience in a direct clinical patient care environment (EMS, hospital, urgent care, Military Corpsman/Medic, LTC facility), OR RN Students: completion of 1st quarter/semester of nursing school. Preferred: Current Licensure/Certification as an EMT, CNA1, CNA2, MA, Paramedic AND 1 year experience in direct patient care environment. Previous experience working with the public, problem solving, and community agencies and resources strongly preferred. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required to perform the job safely. Excellent organizational skills, written and oral communication and customer service skills, particularly in working in a stressful, fast-paced environment. Demonstrated ability and experience in computer applications, use of electronic medical record keeping systems and MS Office. Continually (75% or more): Standing and walking, keyboard operation, use of clear and audible speaking voice and the ability to hear normal speech level. The use and operation of a motor vehicle for Home Health and Wound Caregivers. Never (0%): Climbing ladder/step-stool (varies by area), operation of a motor vehicle. Exposure to Elemental Factors Rarely (10%): Wet/slippery area, chemical solution. Blood-Borne Pathogen (BBP) Exposure Category Risk for Exposure to BBP Schedule Weekly Hours: 36 Caregiver Type: Regular Shift: Third Shift (United States of America) Is Exempt Position? includes every other weekend and holidays Shift Start & End Time: 1900 - 0730 St. Charles Health System is a private, nonprofit organization, dedicated to providing high-quality care and the latest in health care technology to the communities it serves. Charles is an integrated delivery system, with a strong focus on population health, that provides a full range of evidence-based health care services within a 32,000-square-mile area in Central and Eastern Oregon. The health system owns and operates a trauma level II, tertiary referral center in Bend, a trauma level III, type B rural hospital in Redmond, and trauma level IV critical access hospitals in both Prineville and Madras. Charles Health System and St. Charles Medical Group care for our communities in more than two dozen outpatient clinics and in more than 20 specialty areas of medicine. For additional information, such as Career FAQ's, benefits, and why your dream job awaits, please visit our Careers site. With a variety of nursing positions available, you can choose a career path that fits both your interests AND your lifestyle. Please click on the link for additional help on navigating the candidate site and features of the candidate home page.