Emergency Medical Technician (Emt)-Part Time Days/Nights

Job Summary:

This position is accountable to provide clinical and technical support procedures, assist nurses and medical staff to ensure quality care and perform clerical, communication and other related duties to facilitate the efficient functioning of the Care Center services. Duties and responsibilities are performed according to standards outlined in the competency based evaluation tool. The incumbent in this position will support the mission, vision, values and strategic initiatives of Mary Washington Healthcare and must demonstrate a commitment to quality service to patients, physicians, the public and co-workers.

• Insertion of foley catheter when appropriate; documentation of intake and output.
• Demonstrates performance according to expectations and standards set by position description.
• Facilitates communication between diagnostic/testing area, patient care area and families
• Responds and carries out patient and family requests when appropriate.
• Provide assistance to nurse in collection of patient data and specimens.
• Performs any other duties as appropriate, including duties of other care team members.
• Coordinates equipment/supply needs in collaboration with the Supply Agent.
• Functions as a Customer friendly unit receptionist for Associates, Physicians, patients, family and visitors.
• Demonstrate collaborative relationship with MWHC/ED staff, nursing and physicians, both verbally and through accurate documentation.
• Performs splinting and/or application of orthopedic adjuncts per physician orders.
• Demonstrates effective communication, customer service, confidentiality, and team building skills.
• Provide assistance to nurse/medical staff by performing designated patient care procedures.
• Performs venipuncture and starts IVs.
• Participates in unit risk management plan.
• Demonstrates ability to perform clerical responsibilities by using the hospital's information systems.
• Communicates patient and family requests to appropriate personnel immediately after receipt of request.
• Performs Communication Coordinator duties and responsibilities as needed.
• Participates in unit and MWHC infection control plan and performance improvement process.
• Facilitates physician and department consults until task is complete.
• Assists the Manager with Regulatory Readiness as needed.
• Initiates emergency procedures as directed.
• Answers patient call light system.
• Notifies appropriate department of equipment malfunction.
• Maintains licensure or certifications conducive to the position held during employment.
• Setup sterile trays for suturing/sterile procedures.
• Assists with cleaning and maintaining equipment.
• Accepts responsibility for professional growth, development, regulatory requirements and education requirements at the department level.
• Phlebotomy and specimen collection with proper labeling/transporting of specimens.
• Applying cardiac monitor where appropriate; performs 12-lead EKG.
• Maintains a safe and orderly environment.
• Demonstrates effective communication, customer service, and team building skills.

• High School / GED required.
• AHA ACLS, PALS certification preferred.
• Current Virginia State EMT Certification and/or National Registry required.
• One (1) year EMT, military corpsman or clinical related experience preferred.
• AHA CPR certification required.