Clinical Tech EMT 4N DT

• DEPARTMENT: 16024 - 4 North
• LOCATION: 350 7th Street North, Naples, FL, 34102
• WORK TYPE: Full Time
• WORK SCHEDULE: 12 Hour Night

ABOUT NCH

NCH is an independent, locally governed non-profit delivering premier comprehensive care. Our healthcare system is comprised of two hospitals, an alliance of 700+ physicians, and medical facilities in dozens of locations throughout Southwest Florida that offer nationally recognized, quality health care.

NCH is transforming into an Advanced Community Healthcare System(TM) and we're proud to: Provide higher acuity care and Centers of Excellence; Offer Graduate Medical Education and fellowships; Have endowed chairs; Conduct research and participate in national clinical trials; and partner with other health market leaders, like Hospital for Special Surgery, Encompass, and ProScan.

Join our mission to help everyone live a longer, happier, healthier life. We are committed to care and believe there's always more at NCH - for you and every person we serve together. Visit nchjobs.org to learn more.

JOB SUMMARY

The Clinical Technician EMT provides direct patient care under the direction of a nurse and performs other tasks necessary for unit operations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

- Other duties may be assigned.

• Demonstrates the ability to perform, assist, reinforce, and deliver patient care.

• Demonstrates ability to manage a multiple patient care assignment based on unit acuity and staffing levels.

• Receives reports from primary care partner and completes assignments in a timely and organized manner.

• Instructs and/or reinforces appropriate patient care activities under the direction of licensed professional.

• Responds timely to all patient requests and communicates to the appropriate caregiver when necessary.

• Demonstrates the ability to recognize and perform emergency measures including CPR when indicated.

• Demonstrates and maintains annual competency with patient specific procedures.

• Enters timely and accurate documentation into the electronic medical record.

• Reports pertinent patient changes and/or clinical findings to primary care partner.

• Inputs accurate data into the EKG machine prior to completing procedure and presents to primary care partner.

• Performs phlebotomy per policy.

• Collects, labels, and/or delivers urine, blood, sputum, and stool specimens to the lab, as directed, utilizing Universal Precautions.

• Applies orthopedic splints under direction of the Registered Nurse/Physician/Provider and documents in the electronic medical record.

• Assists with the application of simple dressings, utilizing aseptic technique.

• Accurately performs glucometer finger stick. Accurately performs POCT. Performs quality control.

• Performs venipuncture following hospital protocol.

• Provides post-mortem care.

• Assists Clinicians or Public Safety with the application of restraints when applicable in the care of a violent/combative patient.

• Transport patients to other areas of the hospital as needed.

• Acts as a patient sitter when one to one observation is required for patient care.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of High School diploma or GED required.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.

• Valid Licensure as an EMT or Paramedic in the State of Florida with acute care experience required.

• Basic computer knowledge: ability to operate a PC, create/save/print documents, input data.