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1400 MH-Olive Branch
Emergency Department Tech | EDT I | Olive Branch| PT | Evening
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What they do
An Emergency Room or Emergency Department Technician assists medical staff and performs tests on patients in a hospital emergency room or emergency medicine department. Takes blood samples and monitors vital signs; updates medical test records for physicians.
$41,714 / year median in Mississippi
+3% projected growth
Job Description
If you are looking to make an impact on a meaningful scale, come join us as we embrace the Power of One! We strive to be an employer of choice and establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where Associates can grow their career caring for others. For over a century, we've served the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid-South. Responsible for attending to the needs of an assigned group of patients and aiding the licensed nursing personnel and physician in the care of patients by performing various patient care activities and related non-professional services. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values. Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence. A Brief Overview Responsible for attending to the needs of an assigned group of patients and aiding the licensed nursing personnel and physician in the care of patients by performing various patient care activities and related non-professional services. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values. What you will do Assists with patient care as directed by the Charge/Registered Nurse. Initiates and reassesses vital signs including pulse oximetry. Documents and reports findings to nurse. Effectively/correctly positions patients for examinations and procedures and assists with transportation of patients. Ensures proper identification of patients. Performs phlebotomy in a professional manner according to protocol and safety standards. After successful completion of orthopedic class provided by CES, provides orthopedic services to the patient according to providers' orders. Demonstrates competence in designated orthopedic skills (i.e., application of splint, and/or removal of plaster or fiberglass splints/casts as ordered) Performs additional job functions in a timely fashion and documents on clinical care and pertinent observations on appropriate records such as performing EKGs in accordance with policy and procedure. Demonstrates and promotes professional practice of all members of the care team. Completes mandatory and unit specific competency requirements. Performs other job functions as assigned or requested. Education/Formal Training Requirements Required
- Technical Degree or Diploma Emerg Medical Tech (EMT) Preferred
- Technical Degree or Diploma Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) Preferred
- Technical Degree or Diploma Paramedic Work Experience Requirements Preferred
- No prior work experience 0-1 years Licenses and Certifications Requirements Required
BASIC LIFE SUPPORT
- American Heart Association Required
- Emergency Medical Technician
- National Registry Of Emergency Medical Technicians Preferred
- Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
- National Registry Of Emergency Medical Technicians Preferred
- Registered Paramedic
- National
- National Registry Of Emergency Medical Technicians Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Successful completion orientation.
- exerting up to 50 lbs.