Emergency Medical Technician Job at Inova Health System
As an Emergency Medical Technician, you will place patients on continuous cardiac monitoring while collecting, documenting and reporting patient vital signs data. To help achieve our mission, you will register patients accurately, efficiently and professionally to ensure database integrity and facilitate claims processing. Your ability to request prior electrocardiograms for Medical Director review, as appropriate, and follow medical standard operating procedures for patient intervention is of vital importance. Providing concise documentation of all procedures and therapies in patients' medical records is expected. Performing surgical preparation of wounds according to protocol is required.
Shift: Evening (1445-0315)
Schedule: Full Time
Training: Ideal candidate must be able to attend 6 week training
Job Responsibilities
- Demonstrates correct stabilization and immobilization of spine and proper fitting of splints for extremities. Demonstrates ability to assess neurovascular status after splint application and reports deviations to Registered Nurse and physician.
- Assists with patient transport for testing, admission/discharge, interfacility and aeromedical (per policy of Operating Unit). Arranges interfacility transport from freestanding Emergency departments.
- Collects patient specimens following department/facility policies and procedures. Assists mid-level providers and physicians with collecting, labeling and transporting irretrievable specimens.
- Maintains inventory of equipment and supplies to optimize delivery of patient care and treatment. Coordinates with materials management to ensure appropriate stock and minimize outdated stock.
- Obtains 12 lead ECG per MD order. Provides ECG to MD for review immediately upon completion.
- Reviews Medical Director orders as related to disease state. Monitors and reports patients' progress towards expected outcomes and deviations to Registered Nurse.
- Provides wound care according to department clinical practice standards and acts as a resource to physicians and nurses to provide patients with optimum care.
- Follows computer system and department operational procedures and training guidelines to obtain accurate demographic, diagnosis and insurance information.
Requirements:
- Experience: Healthcare experience preferred.
- Education: High School graduate or equivalent.
- Certification: BLS within 90 days of hire.
- Training: Candidate must be able to attend six week training orientation upon hire.
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