Emergency Room EMT

Overview

Emergency Room EMT

St. Francis Hospital, The Heart Center® is New York State's only specialty designated cardiac center. A member of Catholic Health Services of Long Island, St. Francis is consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a national leader for Cardiology & Heart Surgery, as well as for Gastroenterology & GI Surgery. Additionally, U.S. News rates St. Francis as high performing in Geriatrics, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, and Pulmonology. Nursing care at St. Francis is also nationally recognized, with multiple Magnet designations, as well as the AMSN PRISM Awards® and Beacon Awards. St. Francis has regularly out-scored other hospitals on Long Island.

St. Francis Hospital is dedicated to providing a supportive environment, committed to the highest standards of patient care, where health care professionals can develop their expertise and strengthen their credentials.

Purpose:

Assistance with the triage process in the ambulance bay when EMS arrives to the ED to facilitate improved patient care and to improve EMS turnaround time.

Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT’s) will also be utilized to assist under the direction of the Emergency Department provider and registered nurse with the discharge process for treat and release patients. This will decrease length of stay in the ED, improve patient satisfaction and patient experience.

Job Details

Qualifications

• High School diploma and a graduate of a certified EMT program

• New York State license as a Certified Emergency Medical Technician (B)

• Ability to work in a fast paces environment

• Ability to maintain flexibility in work and changing environment

• Ability to work effectively with colleagues, physicians, nursing staff and all members of the health care team

• Ability to maintain infection prevention and control standards

• Ability to communicate effectively

Responsibilities

• Welcome EMS ambulance upon arrival to ED

• Assists with transferring patient from EMS stretcher to ED stretcher as soon as possible after arrival

• Obtain vital signs

• Performs EKG if necessary

• Transport patient under the direction of registered nurse to treatment area and ensure patient is safe ( side rails up, call bell in reach) in hospital gown, placed on cardiac monitor, and report to CN

• Prepare stretchers not in use for incoming ambulance and maintain clean and organized patient care areas. Clean and prepared stretchers will always be available

• Perform phlebotomy

• CN will inform EMT that the treat and release patient is ready for discharge

• Identify the patient with two patient identifies Name and DOB

• Discontinue the patient intravenous, apply dressing to site as directed by the CN, and document in the EMR

• Perform vital signs, documents in the EMR and report all findings to CN. CN will provide appropriate education to patient and family

• Encourage patient to complete the patient satisfaction survey

• Assist patient if needed to leave the ED treatment area for example if a wheelchair is needed or escort patient safety to family member and or care giver

Salary Range

USD $25.20 - USD $25.20 /Hr.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, employees are eligible for generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.