|
Inova Loudoun Hospital (Cornwall Campus) is looking for a dedicated Emergency Medical Technician to join our Emergency Department team. This role will be full time mid shift; Monday - Friday, rotating weekends, 11am - 11.30pm. Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation Featured Benefits:
- Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
- Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions - starting on your first day.
- Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
- Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
- Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work schedules
The Emergency Medical Technician places patients on continuous cardiac monitoring while collecting, documenting and reporting patient vital signs data. Registers patients accurately, efficiently and professionally to ensure database integrity and facilitate claims processing. Requests prior electrocardiograms for Medical Director review, as appropriate, and follows medical standard operating procedures for patient intervention. Provides concise documentation of all procedures and therapies in patients' medical records is expected and performs surgical preparation of wounds according to protocol.
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 physician order and provides ECG to physician 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.
- May perform additional duties as assigned.
Shift: Evening Shift (11am - 11.30pm)
Schedule: Full Time
Training: Ideal candidate must be able to attend a 6 week training Requirements:
- Experience: EMT related experience preferred
- Education: High School Diploma or GED
- Certification: BLS and EMT-B; must either be active on the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) or possess a current Virginia EMT License/Certification
- Training: Candidate must be able to attend six week training orientation upon hire.
- Special Skills: Able to read, write, speak and understand English. Computer skills.
|
Inova Health System
parental leave, paid time off
Dec 24, 2024