EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECH - B

Additional $6.00/hr. Safety Incentive PayCell phone and/or smart devices are not allowed on persons for this position at MDC, unless there is a documented medical condition.Receive 17% Weekday Nights, 26% Weekend Nights and 15% Weekend Day shift differentialsMinimum Offer$ 16.15/hr.Maximum Offer$ 20.06/hr.Compensation DisclaimerCompensation for this role is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, and other business and organizational considerations.Department: MDC - MedicalFTE: 0.05PRNShift: RotatingPosition Summary:Assist in the nursing care of patients. Provides wound care and splints as required. Provide a safe, clean environment and stocks patient care areas. Ensures adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures. Patient care assignment may include Neonate, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric age groups.Detailed responsibilities:* PATIENT CARE - Assist nursing staff/physicians in complicated treatment procedures; perform routine treatment procedures* PATIENT CARE - Identify and assess clinical situations beyond their scope and promptly notifies a nurse and/or physician* RECORDS & SUPPORT - Maintain record keeping and filing system; make photocopies; run errands; perform other support duties as assigned* EQUIPMENT - Assist with the provision of administrative support in regards to equipment maintenance, calibration and statistical data compilation* POLICY & PROCEDURE - Follow established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards* ASSIST - Assist the nurse in the management of observation unit patients* DEVELOPMENT - Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshops* PATIENT SAFETY 1 - Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols* PATIENT SAFETY 2 - Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processes* PATIENT SAFETY 3 - Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk* PATIENT SAFETY 4 - Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner* PATIENT SAFETY 5 - Encourage patients to actively participate in their own care by asking questions and reporting treatment or situations that they don't understand or may "not seem right"QualificationsEducation:Essential:* High School or GED EquivalentExperience:Essential:1/2 year (6 months) directly related experienceNonessential:Bilingual English/Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or NavajoBilingual English/SpanishCredentials:Essential:* CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w/in 30 days* Emergency Medical Technician Basic LicensePhysical Conditions:Heavy Work: Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects or people. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work.Working conditions:Essential:* Tuberculosis testing is completed upon hire and additionally as required* Sig Haz: Physical risk/injuries due to combative patients * Sub to work in close proximity to incarcerated individuals * Must obtain and maintain MDC security clearance as required condition of employment* Sig Hazard: Chemicals, Bio Hazardous Materials req PPE Department: Clinical Nursing Support