Nemours Foundation
ED/EMT Tech
Nemours Foundation, Wilmington, Delaware, United States, 19801
This position is responsible for: Assisting with general activities of the Emergency Department and assist the health care team with performance of patient care activities, under the direction and guidance of a Registered Nurse.
30 hours per week, every 3rd weekend
SHIFTS AVAILABLE
* 8A-8P* 8P-8A* 12P-12A
Position Responsibilities
* Additional miscellaneous duties and responsibilities, as may be assigned from time to time by employee's supervisor.* Continually assess patients according to the pediatric assessment triangle (Note and changes in condition & recognize any immediate life threats.* Assist Rapid Assessment nurse with Rapidly Assessing new patients. (Vital Signs Clean and dress wounds, POCT, Assist Rapid assessment nurse in giving medications or any interventions.* Vehicle extraction of injured patients (Patients arriving to ED via private auto needing assistance out of vehicle): Maintain C-spine, stabilize broken bones with splinting and remove from car.* Room patients in Emergency Department according to acuity and discretion of areas available after discussion with Flow Supervisor.* Report and document all changes and complications in flow to Supervisor.* After rooming patients' initial assessments for need of specific monitoring. (Cardiac Monitors and/or Pulse Oximetry)* Document all intake and output.* Maintain level of communication with RN for VS out of normal limits, or any changes in patient's status.* Maintain accurate vitals based on patients' acuity/severity (Q15, Q30, Q45, Q1hr, Q2hr, Q4hr)* Assist healthcare team with holding for procedures such as Lumbar Puncture, IV catheter insertion, Laceration Repairs, Suctioning, Urinary Catheterization, POCT, other items as necessary.* Perform EKG's, Nasal Washes, Flu Testing, Visual Acuity, Phlebotomy, including Stat Phlebotomy lab testing: bilirubin test, newborn screen test (for outpatients during weekend hours)* Perform POCT for assigned patients: Urinalysis, Rapid Strep Test, Gastro/Hemoccult, HCG test, Glucose Test.* Transport patients to the Inpatient units, radiology, MRI, Operating Room, ECG, Ultrasound, PICU, NICU, and multiple clinics. (Monitor patients on oxygen and pulse ox monitors/cardiac monitors during transports)* Respond to "Stat Responses" in Emergency Department.* Initiate and continue CPR for patients in Cardiac Arrest.* Respond to all "Code Blues" on the first and ground floor with stretcher, EMS bag, AED and are prepared to begin resuscitation on scene.* Function in Trauma Codes and Alerts. Remove patient clothes, apply cardiac leads, pulse OX, hold C-spine stabilization, get vital signs, assist with rolling patients, CPR, Re-stock room and trauma supplies.* Apply cast shoe, non-articulating boot, knee immobilizer, slings, c-collars, Miami j collar, trauma collar, wrist splints.* Crutch fitting and teaching.* Assist Orthopedic Residents in reductions of fractures during conscious sedations, splinting and casting.* Stock Supplies and maintain equipment within the Emergency Department* Stock supplies and linens for EMS.* Maintain assigned zone's par stock, linens and IV trays.* Complete task cards.* Sign off stat response stretcher to make sure it's appropriate and functioning.* Sit in 1 to 1 with patients that present psychiatric problems. (Visual assessment every 5 minutes).
Position Requirements
* High School Diploma* Specialized (1 year of training beyond High School)* American Heart Association BLS required upon hire* EMT required upon hire* PEARS (obtained upon hire)* Minimum of 6 months experience
30 hours per week, every 3rd weekend
SHIFTS AVAILABLE
* 8A-8P* 8P-8A* 12P-12A
Position Responsibilities
* Additional miscellaneous duties and responsibilities, as may be assigned from time to time by employee's supervisor.* Continually assess patients according to the pediatric assessment triangle (Note and changes in condition & recognize any immediate life threats.* Assist Rapid Assessment nurse with Rapidly Assessing new patients. (Vital Signs Clean and dress wounds, POCT, Assist Rapid assessment nurse in giving medications or any interventions.* Vehicle extraction of injured patients (Patients arriving to ED via private auto needing assistance out of vehicle): Maintain C-spine, stabilize broken bones with splinting and remove from car.* Room patients in Emergency Department according to acuity and discretion of areas available after discussion with Flow Supervisor.* Report and document all changes and complications in flow to Supervisor.* After rooming patients' initial assessments for need of specific monitoring. (Cardiac Monitors and/or Pulse Oximetry)* Document all intake and output.* Maintain level of communication with RN for VS out of normal limits, or any changes in patient's status.* Maintain accurate vitals based on patients' acuity/severity (Q15, Q30, Q45, Q1hr, Q2hr, Q4hr)* Assist healthcare team with holding for procedures such as Lumbar Puncture, IV catheter insertion, Laceration Repairs, Suctioning, Urinary Catheterization, POCT, other items as necessary.* Perform EKG's, Nasal Washes, Flu Testing, Visual Acuity, Phlebotomy, including Stat Phlebotomy lab testing: bilirubin test, newborn screen test (for outpatients during weekend hours)* Perform POCT for assigned patients: Urinalysis, Rapid Strep Test, Gastro/Hemoccult, HCG test, Glucose Test.* Transport patients to the Inpatient units, radiology, MRI, Operating Room, ECG, Ultrasound, PICU, NICU, and multiple clinics. (Monitor patients on oxygen and pulse ox monitors/cardiac monitors during transports)* Respond to "Stat Responses" in Emergency Department.* Initiate and continue CPR for patients in Cardiac Arrest.* Respond to all "Code Blues" on the first and ground floor with stretcher, EMS bag, AED and are prepared to begin resuscitation on scene.* Function in Trauma Codes and Alerts. Remove patient clothes, apply cardiac leads, pulse OX, hold C-spine stabilization, get vital signs, assist with rolling patients, CPR, Re-stock room and trauma supplies.* Apply cast shoe, non-articulating boot, knee immobilizer, slings, c-collars, Miami j collar, trauma collar, wrist splints.* Crutch fitting and teaching.* Assist Orthopedic Residents in reductions of fractures during conscious sedations, splinting and casting.* Stock Supplies and maintain equipment within the Emergency Department* Stock supplies and linens for EMS.* Maintain assigned zone's par stock, linens and IV trays.* Complete task cards.* Sign off stat response stretcher to make sure it's appropriate and functioning.* Sit in 1 to 1 with patients that present psychiatric problems. (Visual assessment every 5 minutes).
Position Requirements
* High School Diploma* Specialized (1 year of training beyond High School)* American Heart Association BLS required upon hire* EMT required upon hire* PEARS (obtained upon hire)* Minimum of 6 months experience