Emergency Technician

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  • Owensboro, KY
  • Owensboro Health Regional Hospital
  • Emergency
  • Part-time - Evenings
  • Work Hours: 11a-11p
  • FTE: .6 (48 hrs/biweekly)
  • Req #: 22675
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Summary

Job Summary

Assists the department staff by performing assigned duties.
 
Job Responsibilities
  • Greets and identifies patients upon entrance to department as directed.
  • Provides direction and information to patients and guests.
  • Contributes to the assessment of patients by collecting data for review by a nurse.
  • Assists clinicians with the care of patients and performs ongoing patient assessments as directed.
  • Performs electrocardiograms (EKGs) and submits results for interpretation according to established policies and procedures.
  • Assists nursing staff to identify physical, psychosocial, age-specific, and cultural considerations of each patient.
  • Reports abnormal assessment findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to nursing staff.
  • Performs venipuncture on patients of all age groups and other specimen collection with proper therapeutic skills according to procedures as directed.
  • Assists with keeping patient rooms stocked, clean, and orderly.
  • Assists with administrative duties including communicating with providers and external facilities, arranging transport, printing discharge instructions and other duties as directed.
  • May transport patients by utilizing safe lifting techniques and appropriate assistive devices.
  • Demonstrates flexibility in staffing to meet needs of unit and hospital; accepts assignments to work in other areas as needed.
Qualifications
  • High school diploma, General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or higher required upon hire
  • A minimum of 6 months' experience in direct patient care setting required
  • BLS - Certified as a Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider required within 90 days of employment in this position AND
  • EMT or SRNA - Certified Emergency Medical Technician or certified as State Registered Nurse Assistant in the state of Kentucky preferred; required in lieu of experience requirement
Skills and Attributes
  • Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
  • Works under minimal supervision.
  • Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Physical Demands
  • Standing: Frequently
  • Walking: Frequently
  • Sitting: Occasionally
  • Lifting 0-25 lbs: Frequently
  • Lifting 25-75 lbs: Rarely
  • Lifting over 75 lbs: Rarely
  • Carrying 0-25 lbs: Frequently
  • Carrying 25-75 lbs: Rarely
  • Carrying over 75 lbs: Rarely
  • Pushing/Pulling 0-25 lbs: Frequently
  • Pushing/Pulling 25-75 lbs: Frequently
  • Pushing/Pulling over 75 lbs: Frequently
  • Climbing: Occasionally
  • Bending/Stooping: Frequently
  • Kneeling: Occasionally
  • Crouching/Crawling: Occasionally
  • Reaching: Frequently
  • Talking: Frequently
  • Hearing: Frequently
  • Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements: Rarely
  • Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements: Frequently
  • Keyboard Data Entry: Frequently
  • Running: Occasionally
  • Vision: Depth Perception: Frequently
  • Vision: Distinguish Color: Frequently
  • Vision: Seeing Far: Frequently
  • Vision: Seeing Near: Frequently
Owensboro Health Core Commitments

INTEGRITY - We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility, reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers.

RESPECT - We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient, customer and team member in the Owensboro Health community.

TEAMWORK - We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles, surpass goals, celebrate accomplishments and plan the future.

INNOVATION - We foster original ideas and creative solutions that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health.

SERVICE - We focus on service to patients, customers and team members by anticipating their needs, thoughtfully meeting those needs and continually improving the quality of everything we do.

EXCELLENCE - We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness, produce exceptional work and provide outstanding service.

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