Emergency communications technician job description

Shifts and Locations Available:

PRN/Supplemental - 0-24 hrs per week, as needed (depending upon shift availability)

Location: Special Events Venues in Downtown Indianapolis. Including: Lucas Oil Stadium, Victory Field, and Indiana Convention Center

About the Position:

Are you seeking an opportunity to continue utilizing your professional skills while striving to provide the best care for the community you serve during our community events downtown? Then our Special Events EMT is the one for you!

The IU Health (IUH) team supports the downtown community in various ways, one of them being by providing safety and care during our downtown events. These include, but are not limited to basketball, football, and convention events. Our EMTs participate in all aspects of and manage the care, transport, and treatment of ill/injured patients. This included patients in both emergency and non-emergency situations.

A team member will have the chance to coordinate and manage neonatal, infant, pediatric, adult, and elderly patients. Therefore, they need to possess the required knowledge and skill for care. During care, EMTs may be required to acquire consents and authorizations from the patient or legal guardians. As a crew member, there are opportunities to work with ground-breaking technology available in our ambulances.

As a PRN/Supplemental team member, you'll have the opportunity to take advantage of some of the benefits IUH has to offer its team. We provide continuous opportunities for education and certification/licensure, volunteer and community outreach opportunities, as well as lateral and vertical movement within the organization. In addition, we offer flexible scheduling for our teams!

• High School Diploma or GED is required.

• Requires Basic Life Support certification through the AHA. Other advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.

• EMT or PCA certification is preferred.

• Requires knowledge of routine patient care procedures.

• Requires familiarity with standard medical equipment and supplies.

• Requires basic understanding of infection control.

• Requires Knowledge of EMTALA

• Some experience in patient care within a hospital setting is preferred.

REQNUMBER: 340140

CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - San Marcos, which originated in 1923 as Hays County Soldiers, Sailors and Marines Memorial Hospital, opened at its current Wonder World Drive location in 1983. Our staff of more than 700 Associates works with more than 300 active and consulting physicians to provide quality services to patients and their families. For more than 20 consecutive years, we have been named The Best Hospital in Hays County in the annual "Best of Hays" publication released by the San Marcos Daily Record. In addition to interventional cardiac services, CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - San Marcos is a Certified Chest Pain Center and an accredited Primary Stroke Center. We lead the region in da Vinci robotic-assisted surgery and offers a variety of specialty care services including medical imaging, rehabilitation, hospice, women's services and more.

The critical care technician (CCT) is a certified and/or licensed technician and is part of the Intensive Care or ED Department patient care team who collaboratively works in a complementary and assistive role with nursing. The CCT performs a variety of RN delegated tasks under the supervision of the Registered Nurse. The CCT assists the nursing staff in providing patient care in accordance with training, competence and skill. The CCT is knowledgeable of and follows all hospital policies and procedures and consistently assists the patient care team with maintaining a clean, well-organized, adequately stocked and safe patient environment. The CCT may also perform all unit clerk/clerical duties for the unit.
Requirements:

High School Diploma or GED required

Previous experience as a CNA, Certified Medical Assistant, Patient Care Tech, EMT, or Paramedic highly preferred

Acute-care hospital patient care experience highly preferred.

Current AHA BLS certification required

Current Texas certification as a C.N.A., Patient Care Tech or Medical Assistant required

If an EMT or Paramedic, current certification preferred

Work Type:

Per Diem As Needed

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* Assists professional nursing personnel in providing patient care in the Emergency Center to patients of all ages per EC scope.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

* Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines
* Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization
* Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures
* Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self education, attends ongoing educational programs)
* Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.
* Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs. For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age- specific customer service skills.
* Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.
* Must successfully complete the EC Tech program as assigned by supervisor.

WORKING CONDITIONS

* General environment: Works in a well-lighted, air-conditioned area, with moderate noise levels.
* May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.
* May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids, or infectious organisms.
* May be required to change from one task to another of different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.
* Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
* May be scheduled as needed including overtime

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

* High School Diploma or GED (Required)
* Vocational / Technical Degree in Patient Care Assistance, Emergency Medicine (Preferred)

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

* Minimum of 1 year direct patient care experience in a hospital setting (Required)
* In lieu of experience, graduate of an accredited Emergency Medical Technician program

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSURES

* Required Certifications/Licensures: Georgia certification as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA); AHA Basic Life Support (BLS)

GENERAL SKILLS

* Organizational Skills
* Communication Skills
* Interpersonal Skills
* Customer Relations
* Grammar / Spelling
* Read / Comprehend Written Instructions
* Follow Verbal Instructions
* Basic Computer Skills
* General Clerical Skills

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

* Have near normal vision - Clarity of vision (both near and far), ability to distinguish colors
* Have good - manual dexterity and eye-hand-foot coordination
* Ability to perform - repetitive tasks/motion

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

* Standing - Continuously within shift (67-100%)
* Walking - Continuously within shift (67-100%)
* Sitting - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
* Climbing - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
* Bending/Stooping - Frequently within shift (34-66%)
* Twist at waist - Frequently within shift (34-66%)
* Pushing/Pulling - Frequently within shift (34-66%)
* Lift/carry up to 20 lbs - Frequently within shift (34-66%)
* Lift/carry > 20 lbs with assistance - Frequently within shift (34-66%)
* Reaching above shoulder - Frequently within shift (34-66%)