Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
Company: Saint Alphonsus Health System
Location: Nampa
Posted on: April 18, 2024
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Job Description:
Employment Type:Part timeShift:Rotating ShiftDescription:GENERAL
SUMMARY AND PURPOSE:Assist in providing patient care within scope
of certification/practice in collaboration with the health care
team as directed and supervised by a Registered Nurse. Works as a
member of an identified emergency medical team, contributes to the
assessment of patient status, planning of care, implementation of
nursing care activities, patient/family teaching and evaluation of
patient response to treatment through observation of the
patient.SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:Graduation from
an accredited Advanced EMT program. Certified as an Advanced
Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) by the State of Idaho and / or
the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT).1
year of experience as an AEMT preferred. Basic Life Support for
Healthcare providers certification from either AHA, ARC or the
Military Training Network is required at hire in all units, unless
currently certified in ACLS and/or PALS as defined in the SAHS
Certification Crosswalk.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Knows, understands,
incorporates, and demonstrates the Organization's Mission, Vision,
and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions.Interpersonal
skills necessary to effectively communicate with patients, family,
staff, physicians, and a variety of hospital personnel.Ability to
maintain confidentiality of patient information, as well as the
ability to be tactful, diplomatic, and flexible in a changing
environment. Ability to take direction as a member of the
healthcare team, and anticipate the needs of the patient, staff,
and physician in the care of the patient. Excellent customer
service orientation skills necessary in order to deal effectively
with various levels of hospital personnel, outside customers and
community groups.According to hospital policy and as directed by
the RN and physician, performs selected therapeutic and
preventative emergency care measures such as taking patients' vital
signs, restoring breathing by performing cardiopulmonary
resuscitation, oxygen delivery management, controlling bleeding by
applying compresses with pressure, assisting the RN or physician in
treating patients for shock, applying splints to immobilize injured
limbs including spinal precautions, performing extremity
venipuncture for blood specimen collection and IV catherization
(locks, and IV solutions without additives), nebulizer and inhaled
breathing treatments, IO placement, select oral and IV medication
administration per scope.Contributes to the assessment and
identification of patient's basic problems and needs through
observation and questioning of patient., relatives and/or
associated medical personnel. Assists in the transfer of patients
within the Emergency Department. Reports patient care events and
changes in patient condition to the RN in a timely manner. Seeks
guidance as needed to make adjustments to care based on evaluation
of treatments and response data to the plan. Collects overt data
relative to the patient's knowledge, motivation and skill for
self-care. Identifies resources of patient to meet overt self-care
deficit needs. Reports observed patient needs to the RN and
physician.Contributes to plan of nursing care with the RN and
considers patient request in plan for care. Assists patients to
meet learning needs relative to maintenance of self within hospital
environment. Teaches correct procedures and techniques of health
care based on established protocols to patient while encouraging
patient to meet own care needs. Maintains records of information
such as nature and extent of injury/illness, treatment provided,
etc for inclusion in medical record. Records results of
intervention in the electronic health record (EHR).Maintains
clinical expertise through self-study, continuing education
programs and formal education as necessary. Preps the patient care
room prior to the next patient occupying the room.Maintains a
working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and Local laws and
regulations, the Trinity Health Organizational Integrity Program,
including the Standards of Conduct, Code of Ethics, as well as
other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a
manner that reflects honest, ethical and professional behaviors.
Supports and conducts oneself in a manner consistent with customer
service expectations.Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
-Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic
healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our
Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and
inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived
experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become
our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the
most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity
Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other
status protected by law.
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