Emergency Medical Technician

The Emergency Room Technician performs specialized work initiating emergent or appropriate care and assisting emergency department staff to help establish and maintain safety and an effective patient flow in the emergency department. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the direction of the work site supervisor, typically a registered nurse performs initial basic life support interventions (airway, breathing, and circulation) on emergency department patients presenting for care

Communicates the condition of patients presenting to the emergency department to the triage nurse

Initiates life saving measures, i.e., opening an airway, hemorrhage control, chest compressions, stabilization of fractures, cervical spine alignment/protection

Stabilizes and extricates injured patients from vehicles at the emergency department entrance

Assists patients to and from vehicles in the emergency department

Acts as a liaison between the patient/family/significant other and the members of the emergency staff by maintaining open communication regarding patient condition, status, progress, etc.

Transports patients from triage to the treatment area in the emergency department at the request of the triage nurse

Directs patient flow and traffic in the triage/reception area

Assists the triage nurse and the charge nurse as directed

Adheres to all Amergis and worksite rules, policies and procedures

Performs other duties as assigned/necessary

Minimum Requirements:

Completion of a state approved Basic EMT training program if applicable.

Appropriate State License/Certification; if required by state regulations and/or contract specifications.

One (1) year of experience as an ER Technician preferred.

Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice

Participation and completion of Amergis’ Competency program when applicable

Current CPR if applicable

TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable

Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)

Must meet all federal, state and local requirements

Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site

Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements

Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required

Computer proficiency required

Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) savings plan

Awards and recognition programs

Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions. Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.