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EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECH - B
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University of New Mexico - Hospitals
Albuquerque, NM (In Person)
Full-Time
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Job Description
Additional $6.00/hr. Safety Incentive Pay Cell phone and/or smart devices are not allowed on persons for this position at MDC, unless there is a documented medical condition. Receive 17% Weekday Nights, 26% Weekend Nights and 15% Weekend Day shift differentials Compensation Disclaimer Compensation for this role is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, and other business and organizational considerations.
Department:
MDC•Medical FTE:
0.05PRN Shift:
Rotating Position Summary:
Assist in the nursing care of patients. Provides wound care and splints as required. Provide a safe, clean environment and stocks patient care areas. Ensures adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures. Patient care assignment may include Neonate, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric age groups.Detailed responsibilities:
PATIENT CARE
- Assist nursing staff/physicians in complicated treatment procedures; perform routine treatment procedures
PATIENT CARE
- Identify and assess clinical situations beyond their scope and promptly notifies a nurse and/or physician
RECORDS & SUPPORT
- Maintain record keeping and filing system; make photocopies; run errands; perform other support duties as assigned
EQUIPMENT
- Assist with the provision of administrative support in regards to equipment maintenance, calibration and statistical data compilation
POLICY & PROCEDURE
- Follow established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards
- ASSIST
- Assist the nurse in the management of observation unit patients
DEVELOPMENT
- Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshops
PATIENT SAFETY 1
- Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols
PATIENT SAFETY 2
- Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processes
PATIENT SAFETY 3
- Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk
PATIENT SAFETY 4
- Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner
PATIENT SAFETY 5
- Encourage patients to actively participate in their own care by asking questions and reporting treatment or situations that they don't understand or may "not seem right"
Qualifications Education:
Essential:
High School or GED Equivalent Experience:
Essential:
1/2 year (6 months) directly related experienceNonessential:
Bilingual English/Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo Bilingual English/Spanish Credentials:
Essential:
- CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w/in 30 days
Emergency Medical Technician Basic License Physical Conditions:
Heavy Work:
Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects or people. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work.Working conditions:
Essential:
- Tuberculosis testing is completed upon hire and additionally as required
Sig Haz:
Physical risk/injuries due to combative patients- Sub to work in close proximity to incarcerated individuals
- Must obtain and maintain MDC security clearance as required condition of employment