Tech Emergency Dept | Day

Overview:

Part Time Position

7am-7pm

The Emergency Medical Technician performs and documents direct routine patient care under licensed provider's supervision according to hospitals guidelines.

Qualifications:

Preferred Experience: 1 or more years previous experience in a health care environment.

Necessary Skills:

1. Knowledge of patient care and basic human needs within life span.
2. Knowledge of medical terminology
3. Knowledge of aseptic techniques
4. Knowledge of acute and chronic disease processes
5. Knowledge of standard universal precautions
6. Basic knowledge of anatomic structure and human body systems
7. Ability to recognize obvious job-related emergencies
8. Ability to maintain confidentiality
9. Ability to read and write in English
10. Recognition of lethal EKG rhythms
11. Performance of electrocardiograms
12. IV insertion
13. Urinary catheter insertion
14. Gastric tube insertion
15. Phlebotomy
16. Basic wound care
17. Splinting of musculoskeletal injuries
18. Automatic External Defibrillator operation
19. Chest compressions
20. Eye irrigation