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Via Christi
Emergency Medical Technician / Sfc Air / ground Transport
Job Location: Wichita, KS
Shift:
12 Hour Variable Shift / Hours: 36 FTE: .9
Via Christi
Emergency Medical Technician / Sfc Air / ground Transport
Job Location:
Wichita, KS
Facility:
VIA CHRISTI REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Shift/Hours / Job Type:
12 Hour Variable Shift / Hours: 36 FTE: .9
Job Description:
Position Summary: The Clinical EMT assists in delegated patient care activities including daily living and basic nursing care procedures as well as identified competencies required in the assigned patient care unit. Performs other related duties as assigned. Functions as a member of the interdisciplinary team. Essential Functions: Other duties may be assigned. Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of the job. All activities are performed under the direction of a Registered Nurse following Medical Center patient care standards. Assists patients with activities of daily living as patient needs require. Provides basic care in a timely manner respectful of the age and cultural needs of the patient. Performs required procedures skillfully with respect for Human Dignity. Demonstrates concern for the overall comfort of the patient. Uses infection control techniques in all patient care activities. Explains all care procedures to the patient/family prior to performing care. Accurately documents information in the appropriate place regarding patient care and/or response to care. Immediately communicates patient's needs condition changes observations and responses to the RN. Demonstrates the core values of the Medical Center in all interactions. Maintains identified skills/competencies. Demonstrates stewardship in the use of resources: equipment supplies and time. Demonstrates commitment to ensuring patient/family satisfaction with their Medical Center experience Actively participates as a member of the patient care team. Demonstrates skill in phlebotomy technique and basic specimen collection. Demonstrates competency of application of splints. Maintains knowledge of sterile technique to assist with suturing and wound care. Maintains knowledge of clerical function of the unit. Demonstrates competency in near patient testing. Performs unit related tasks: procurement and preparation of instruments and equipment restocking of supplies maintaining unit cleanliness etc. as indicated. Cleans patient area and equipment. Promotes positive communication with patients families physicians team members and management. Follows hospital departmental OSHA and other regulatory standards policies procedures and precautions in the performance of all job duties to ensure a safe work environment Assists in triage when volume is high Observes patients in waiting room revitalizes patients waiting assists RN with collection of specimens. Transports all noncritical admits to specified unit Assists RN transporting critical patients Assists with a variety of medical procedures as requested. Documents vital signs and patient activities. Answers patient and family questions and reports significant concerns to nurse. Assists ER Code Blue team with procedures specimen collection equipment and supplies as necessary.
Qualifications:
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Ability to add subtract multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or GED; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Successful completion of an EMT training program. Certificates Licenses Registrations: Current EMT license in the state of Kansas. Current BLS card
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