Emergency Medical Tech II

Our promise to you:

Continuing your journey with AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance

• Paid Time Off from Day One

• 403-B Retirement Plan

• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave

• Career Development

• Whole Person Well-being Resources

• Mental Health Resources and Support

• Pet Benefits

Job Description:

• Obtains and records pain rating, weight, height, intake and output, and finger stick blood glucose. Demonstrates efficiency with safety lights, turns, and positioning of patients to ensure correct body alignment and maintain skin integrity. Assists patients with ADLs, including passing meals, nourishments, and fresh water at bedside.
• Participates in hourly rounding and answers call lights in a timely manner. Reports changes in vital signs and patient status to appropriate staff. Maintains a clean, organized environment and helps with inventory of supplies and equipment. Follows directions of registered nurses, clinical coordinators, and managers.
• Supports the unit secretary by answering phones and directing patients and visitors. Delivers and picks up items from other departments and interacts with all ancillary departments.
• Completes other duties as assigned and proactively anticipates the needs of other team members. Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to learn and apply computer-related applications and programs, including using electronic keyboards and other peripheral devices. [Required]

• Mature judgment and the ability to handle confidential information within healthcare guidelines and applicable regulations. [Required]

• Personal qualities such as kindness, compassion, understanding, integrity, respect, sense of humor, discretion, and confidentiality. [Required]

• Ability to communicate verbally in English and in written form with persons of varied backgrounds in a respectful, effective, and professional manner. [Required]

• Critical thinking/problem-solving skills. [Required]

• Teamwork, tact, and conflict resolution. [Required]

• Organizational, multitasking, and prioritization skills. [Required]

• Performs accurate documentation within the electronic medical record. [Required]

• Customer service skills. [Required]

• Basic computer skills. [Required]

• Ability to read, comprehend medical terminology, and communicate effectively with others. [Preferred]

• EMT or Paramedic. [Preferred]

• Medical terminology. [Preferred]

• Basic dysrhythmia interpretation class. [Preferred]

• Previous basic intravenous therapy class (LPN, EMT, Nurse Tech, or Paramedic only). [Preferred]

Education:

• High School Grad or Equiv [Required]

• Technical/Vocational School [Preferred]

Work Experience:

• 1+ medical terminology or unit clerk experience [Preferred]

• 12-lead EKG experience [Preferred]

• EMT or Paramedic experience [Preferred]

• Vacular Sheath pull training /experience [Preferred]

Licenses and Certifications:

• Emergency Medical Tech Cert (EMT) [Required] OR

• EMT-Advanced (EMT-A) [Required] 

• Basic Life Support – CPR Cert (BLS) [Required] 

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

Qualification Requirements:

High School Grad or Equiv (Required), Technical/Vocational SchoolBasic Life Support – CPR Cert (BLS) – RQI Resuscitation Quality Improvement, Emergency Medical Tech Cert (EMT) – EV Accredited Issuing Body, EMT-Advanced (EMT-A) – EV Accredited Issuing Body

Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range:

$16.51 – $26.42

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.