The Emergency Services Technician provides direct patient care under the direction of the Registered Nurse as defined by the Montana State Board of Nursing and in accordance with the mission of Livingston HealthCare.
Schedule
PRN- As Needed
Variable Shifts
7p-7a or 7a-7p
Compensation
$21.20/hr + DOE
PRN Differential
Shift Differentials
Essential Functions, Duties And Responsibilities
Assist doctors, nurses and other medical personnel with providing the best quality emergency care possible to each and every patient.
Monitor vital signs and document accordingly.
Collect blood, urine, saliva and stool samples for laboratory analysis
Clean wounds prior to suturing
Fit patients for splints, crutches and other devices
Provide instruments to doctors and nurses as they perform procedures on patients
Assist with the safe movement of patients, such as from hospital bed to wheelchair, when necessary.
Insert peripheral IV catheters.
Hang IV fluids without additives. (NS, LR, D5LR, D5W, D5NS, D5.45NS).
With admitting patients into the ER, schedule patient transfers.
Contact primary care physicians for past health records.
Schedule appointments with and providing referrals to specialists.
Assist in restocking supplies, removing waste materials, sanitizing hospital rooms and tools, and delivering meals.
Provide relief to the ED admitting clerk.
Additional Responsibilities
Floats to other departments as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS (Required)
High School Diploma or GED.
Current Montana EMT License.
Additional Desirable Qualifications
Previous Emergency Department experience.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Strategy/Planning and Information Technology
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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