Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

Description

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Summary

The Emergency Medical Technician is the front line of clinical care in our urgent care clinics. The EMT interviews and initiates care for patients who visit our clinics and plays key roles in the care provided, up to and including specimen collection and delivery of POC testing to patients.

Responsibilities

• Interviews patients to collect and document history of present illness (HPI), medication reconciliation, history of allergies.

• Performs vital sign measurement and any standard testing per clinic procedures

• Coordinates and performs follow-up procedures as directed by a provider, including but not limited to onsite testing.

• Assists with provider-performed procedures such as suture application or splints

• Communicates with patients in a timely and effective manner regarding their care.

• Patiently and clearly explains practice policies and procedures using cultural competency and active listening.

• Documents care into electronic medical recordkeeping system (EMR). Ensures completion of necessary documentation and forms.

• Collects and prepares testing specimens as needed for transport to offsite laboratory.

• Maintains and monitors consumable supplies and medications for effective ongoing clinical operations.

• Promotes a safe, clean and secure clinical environment and adheres to standard precautions and principles of infection control.

Other information

Required

• Must be certified by the State of North Carolina as an EMT-Basic or Advanced level.

• BLS certification

• Position will require the ability to stand for long periods of time and to lift supplies and equipment regularly and navigate clinical area actively throughout work.

Preferred

• Prior work experience in a clinical setting.

Job Details

Legal Employer: Pardee - UCC

Entity: Pardee UNC Health Care

Organization Unit: Four Seasons UCC

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Variable

Location of Job: ERIDGEXING

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.