EMT / ER Technician - $16+ per hour at North Mississippi Health Services summary:
The EMT / ER Technician at North Mississippi Health Services assists in providing emergency medical care and support under the supervision of a registered nurse. Responsibilities include performing routine procedures such as specimen collection, EKGs, and patient transport while maintaining compliance with HIPAA regulations. This role emphasizes quality patient care and effective communication within a dynamic healthcare environment.
North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a EMT / ER Technician for a job in Verona, Mississippi.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: EMT / ER Technician
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Duration: Ongoing
- Employment Type: Staff
**Summary:** The Emergency Services Tech, under the direct supervision of a registered nurse, performs routine specimen collections, electrocardiographs, routine tests, patient care functions and technical procedures for which appropriate training and competency is maintained.
**Patient care:**
* Performs phlebotomy, EKG’s, patient transport, splints, CPR.
* Operates and maintains equipment properly, performs testing with efficiency.
* Obtains and documents vital signs, intake and output amounts, and other as designated, collects specimens as required.
* Must be able to prioritize duties according to current policy.
* Performs sterile urethral catheterizations.
* Conducts self in a proficient and professional manner.
* Compliant with HIPAA regulations at all times
* Assist with turning, lifting, and positioning patients to prepare for exams and procedures.
* Supports and promotes an environment that was conductive to quality customer service.
* Responds to emergency situations in hospital according to current policy.
* Properly documented all procedures as required.
* Obtains equipment or supplies as necessary for patient care. Assist with preparing rooms between patients, cleaning, restocking, and preparing area.
* Assist physicians and nurses with physical examinations and treatment.
* Transports patients to other departments in the hospital and off campus. Note: May transport patients with IV fluids including IV antibiotics.
* Maintains clean work area in patient rooms.
* Provides wound care – shaves, preps, cleans, and dresses as directed – utilizing sterile technique.
**Transport:** Provides safe appropriate level care transport of patients (emergency and routine).
**Communication:** Maintains appropriate verbal communication with team members to provide care to patient.
North Mississippi Health Services Job ID #2232-000BI6. Posted job title: Er Technician-Emergency Department- Variable
About North Mississippi Health Services
At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in connecting you to a career that challenges you, engages your mind and inspires you to be the “you” you always wanted to be. We also believe in celebrating everything that makes you uniquely you – your talents, your perspectives and your passions – and connecting you with others to create a supportive and innovative team that aspires and achieves together. Most of all, we believe in helping you leverage and connect your personal passion with a much greater purpose. We’re committed to helping our team of over 7,000 unique individuals discover what connects you to our mission, vision and ultimate “why” – our patients.
With seven hospitals, more than 60 clinics, four long-term care facilities, state-of-the-art women’s and behavioral health facilities and multiple outpatient care centers, we have a variety of career opportunities waiting for you.
Keywords:
EMT, ER Technician, Patient Care, Emergency Medical Services, Phlebotomy, EKG, Healthcare, HIPAA Compliance, Patient Transport, Wound Care
