EMTP

SIGNATURECARE EMERGENCY CENTER MASTER • College Station, TX

3d • $21 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

The ER Tech-P in the Emergency Department setting is responsible for assisting the RN and Physician with patient care, carrying out delegated tasks within their scope of practice. The ER Tech-P must assist the licensed nursing personnel in meeting the education, physical, and psychosocial needs of patients based on their age-specific needs. ER Tech - P must involve the patient, parents, and family/significant others in the plan of care. Respond in a timely manner to requests for information or follow-up with physicians, staff, or patient issues. The ER Tech - P is responsible for maintaining the standards of care in a holistic, family-centered and individualized manner. In the performance of his/her job duties, the ER Tech-P is responsible for maintaining quality and guest relations.

Requirements

• Texas licensure as a Paramedic
• BLS required.
• Strong communication skills, both in oral format and written.
• Flexible and service-oriented.
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically in an emergency setting.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
• Ability to react calmly

Nice To Haves

• 2 years of hospital emergency room experience preferred.
• ACLS and PALS are preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Potential physical activity such as heavy lifting, pushing, and/or pulling of objects over 100 lbs.
• Maintains continuing education as needed for licensure.
• Carry out delegated tasks as assigned by the RN and/or Physician within the EMT-P scope of practice.
• Follow protocols, written by the medical director, as they pertain to specimen collection or any other delegated task.
• Documents accurately in the electronic medical records, maintaining patient privacy and adhering to HIPAA standards.
• Documents appropriately and accurately in all log books in the laboratory when documenting patient lab results.
• Reports critical lab values appropriately and in a timely manner.
• Assists with the stabilization and continued treatment of patients in the emergency department.
• Assists nurses in performing direct patient care activities.
• Stock departments/rooms daily.
• Exhibits a positive attitude towards the performance of duties/customer service skills.
• Assists in ensuring all chest pain patients receive an EKG within 10 minutes of arrival.
• Answers call for assistance from staff and patients promptly.
• Rounds on patients to provide appropriate comfort measures for patients.
• Coordinates patient care activities with nurses.
• Assists in keeping all areas of the Emergency Department neat, organized, and clean.
• Returns/cleans equipment after use.
• Actively looks for ways to improve patient care in the Emergency Department.
• Collects/processes specimens in a proper, timely manner.
• Promotes a positive image of SignatureCare Emergency Center in all interactions.
• May be required to work holidays and weekends as needed.

Benefits

• Health benefits start on the first of the month after hire
• Medical, dental, and vision plans with sliding-scale premiums
• 100% coverage for preventive health services
• HSA and FSA options available
• Company-paid life insurance and long-term disability
• 401(k) with contributions starting after 30 days
• 100% match on the first 4%, Full vesting after 3 years
• Access to exclusive employee discounts on travel, fitness, shopping, and more
• Paid Time Off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed