Emergency Dept. Technician or Paramedic
Rock Springs-WY-82901-United States
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MHSC is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, age, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, mental or physical disability or uniformed services status. MHSC is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment that recognizes the contributions and supports the advancement of all because an inclusive environment can enhance the quality of healthcare, improve hospital/community relations, and positively affect the health status of society. No candidate will be rejected based on any of the above or any disability that, with reasonable accommodation, does not prevent performance of the essential job duties.
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MHSC is committed to the “Planetree” methodology of “Person-Centered Care”. Person-Centered Care is more than hospitality. It is more than amenities and inviting surroundings. Person-Centered Care is an evidence-based framework for improved patient and family engagement, better clinical outcomes, increased staff retention/ recruitment, and high value care. Person-Centered Care creates workplaces that energize and inspire joy. It places patients and caregivers at the center of the care experience and unites communities around health and wellness. This approach also focuses on supporting the professional and personal aspirations of healthcare professionals who can more effectively care for others when they feel cared for themselves.
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JOB SUMMARY
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Emergency Department Tech’s (ED Techs) assists with and supports the basic care of patients of all ages in accordance with specific job functions, skills and duties as outline by Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County for this position. ED Tech’s provide patient care tasks and skills within his or her legally recognized scope of practice and in concert with the nursing and physician team members. The ED Tech will work only in the Emergency Department or in transferring the patient to another area from the Emergency Department. Upon request and approval by the care team in the ED, the ED tech may start IVs in other departments on patients of all ages. The ED Tech assists patients with activities of daily living, basic care needs and limited patient data collection, placing patients in patient care rooms, assisting with patient ambulation and activity needs, starting IV’s (on all ages), limited medication administration on ages over 12 years old, applying braces/splints etc. and supporting other members of the healthcare team in the delivery of care to the patient with the scope of the education and role. The ED Tech is critical in keeping the patient environment safe, organized and functional. The ED Tech will assist the nursing unit secretary by performing clerical and receptionist duties as needed.
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ED TECH JOB QUALIFICATIONS
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Education:
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High School Diploma or equivalent required. Licensed in the state of Wyoming as an Advanced EMT, Intermediate EMT, or Paramedic required. BLS certification required.
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Job Knowledge and Skills:
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Has knowledge of basic medical terminology used in the clinical area. Basic knowledge of activities of daily living and adapts know to use within the clinical area. Able to provide basic care to patients of all ages. Must be able to adapt to workload to a variety of situations within ED. Must be proficient in the operation of a personal computer. Familiar with use and operational functions of medical and office equipment commonly used in their role as an ED Tech.
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High School Diploma or equivalent. Education: Current certification in the State of Wyoming as a Paramedic. NREMT required. Must hold current a current BLS certification, or obtain within 30 days of hire. ACLS, PALS, PEPP, PHTLS certifications preferred. Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience as a field paramedic with an EMS agency. Requirements for BLS will be as described in a hospital policy. Minimum 2 years of experience as a field paramedic with an EMS agency.
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