Advanced EMT Emergency Dept
Pontiac, MI - USA
Job Summary
Advanced EMT
Department:Emergency Department
Location:Trinity HealthOakland Campus
Minimumrate of pay: $21.96PLUSDailyPAY
Total Rewards and Benefits:
Competitive compensationDAILYPAY
BenefitseffectiveDay One! No waiting periods.
Full benefits package including Medical Dental Vision PTO Life Insurance Short and Long-term Disability
Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions
Opportunity for growth and advancement throughout Trinity Health
Tuition Reimbursement
Position Purpose
Assistin providing patient care in collaboration with the health care team as directed and supervised byanRegistered Nurse.Works as a member of an identified emergency medical team contributes to the assessment of patient status planning of care implementation of nursing care activities patient/familyteachingand evaluation of patient response to treatment through observation of the patient.
Shifts Available:7:00 am 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 am
Status available:Contingent/PRN
Every Other Weekend and 3 Holidays per yearfor Full-time and Part-time team members.
Required Qualifications:
Education
High school diploma or GED.Graduation from an accredited Advanced EMT Program.
Licesure/Certification/ExperienceRequirements:
Current State of Michigan Paramedic License.
Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)andBasic Life Support (BLS) certification.
1 year of road experience as a paramedic.
Whatyou willdo:
According to hospital policy and as directed by the RN and physician performs selected therapeutic and preventative emergency care measures such as taking patients vital signsrestoring breathing by performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation controlling bleeding by applying compresses with pressure assisting the RN or physician in treating patients for shock applying splints to immobilize injured limbs performing extremity venipuncture for blood specimen collection and IVcatherization(locks and IV solutions without additives).
Contributes to the assessment and identification ofpatientsbasic problems and needs through observation and questioning of patient. relatives and/or associated medical personnel.Assistsin the transfer of patients within the Emergency Department. Reports patient care events and changes in patient condition to the RNin a timely manner.
Identifiesresources ofpatientto meet overt self-care deficit needs.Reportsobservedpatient needs to the RN and physician.
Contributes toplan of nursingcare with the RN and considers patientrequestin plan for care.Assistspatients to meet learning needsrelativeto maintenance of self withinhospitalenvironment.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives experiences and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other status protected by federal state or local law.
About Company
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic health care systems in the nation. It is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 25 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, the Trinity ... View more