The Emergency Medical Technician will perform a variety of functions which are in support of and directly related to care of patients requiring urgent or emergency care in the Emergency Department.
Primary duties include EKGs, splinting, taking and recording vital signs, ensuring the safety of the patient, and maintaining a clean and safe unit environment.
Assists with stocking unit supplies, operating hospital equipment as directed, performing routine clerical tasks, and assisting with other related duties as assigned.
- Accurately measures and records patient weights and vital signs.
- Recognizes and reports changes in the patient's condition, takes appropriate action and accurately documents all activities as required.
- Receives and accurately inventories and secures patient belongings as appropriate.
- Assists patient with hygiene, elimination, comfort measures and other Activities of Daily Living (ADL), in consideration of patient age, gender, culture and stated preferences, maintaining patient privacy and respect at all times.
Assumes responsibility for maintaining a clean and safe environment.
- Ensures Infection Control procedures and HIPAA compliance.
- Assists with patient care activities as directed by licensed nurse, including EKGs, splinting, crutches, wound care, specimen collection / transport, turning and positioning, and patient transportation.
Manages inventory to ensure the availability of equipment and supplies and communicates usage and availability information as appropriate.
- Establishes a mechanism to retrieve non-stock items and follows through to ensure timely delivery. Keeps accurate inventory documentation of equipment and maintains PAR levels.
- Actively engages in caring behaviors, taking conscious ownership for work and takes a proactive, deliberate, and thoughtful actions regarding work activities.
- Demonstrates appropriate use of independent judgement and decision making.
- Demonstrated prior patient care experience.
- Understanding of basic medical terminology.
- Must be able to read, write and communicate effectively in English.
- Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job.
- One year (1) experience in an acute care facility preferred.
- Bilingual skills to communicate effectively with patients and families preferred.
- SAMA Certification upon hire preferred.
- High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
- AHA Basic Life Support required.
- De-escalation certification upon hire; Upon recertification, SAMA Certification required.
- Hospital Fire and Life Safety Card (Los Angeles City Employees only).
- SAMA Certification upon hire preferred.
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) required.
Pay Range : Min : 18.04 / Max : 24.23
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