About this role
Methodist Hospital is looking to hire an Emergency Center Tech to join our Emergency Center team! Come join us as a Partner for Good and help us make an impact on the care and experience that our patients and their families receive every day.
Position Summary: EMT licensure & BLS certification required at time of hire. Current or recent emergency technician experience preferred. Safe, patient-centered care is the highest priority in the Emergency Center department. Candidate must provide compassionate care to the patients we serve. Candidate should enjoy fast paced work environment and possess excellent critical thinking, multitasking, and prioritization skills.
The Emergency Center is a 42-bed level III trauma center that serves all patient populations 24 hour a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. The Emergency Center includes a triage area used to determine the severity of a patient's medical condition; state-of-the-art diagnostic and therapeutic equipment; leading-edge medications and techniques to stop heart attacks and strokes before they cause permanent damage; radio communication systems linking Methodist Hospital's Emergency Center to helicopter and ambulance services across Minnesota. The top two presenting chief complaints are abdominal pain and chest pain. Services are provided by board certified Emergency Physicians and specially trained nursing staff and technicians.
Work Schedule: 0.75 FTE, Overnight 12-hour shifts & every third weekend
Required Qualifications:
- Completion of EDT program or EMT program or completed at least first quarter clinicals of an accredited RN or LPN program.
- Currently validated CPR skills, BLS provider status in accordance with American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines required upon hire.
Preferred Qualifications:
Current EMT License upon hire and licensure maintenance recommended. This position requires familiarity and compliance with matters of law, regulations and internal policies affecting the employment relationship, (including but not limited to FMLA, ADA, EMTALA and discrimination and harassment laws). Demonstrates knowledge of age-related growth and development principles necessary to provide appropriate service and assure safety of patients.
Benefits:
Park Nicollet offers a competitive benefits package (for eligible positions) that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, a retirement program, time away from work, insurance options, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, onsite clinic and much more!
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About Lakeview Hospital
A transforming and healing presence on the Northshore since 1977, Lakeview Hospital serves patients from across St. Tammany Parish, including Lacombe, Abita Springs, Madisonville, Covington, Mandeville, Slidell, and beyond. This 167-bed, full service, acute care hospital includes a 24/7 Emergency Room, a Heart Center, a Surgical Institute, a Rehabilitation Center, and a Behavioral Health Center.
Lakeview’s staff of 800 including more than 240 physicians and specialists, all working to provide a standard of care patients can count on, including nationally recognized heart and stroke care, diabetes care, orthopedic services, outpatient rehabilitation services, women’s care, award-winning behavioral health services, and a full range of outpatient services.
Our emergency department is the only level II trauma center in St. Tammany Parish and the only local ER staffed with all board-certified physicians. It is also a senior-friendly designated ER, designed to enhance the overall experience for people aged 65 and over.
Lakeview Regional Physician Group employs over 30 physicians who see patients at 11 convenient locations on the Northshore providing care in family medicine, general surgery, heart care, internal medicine, orthopedics, and vascular care.
Lakeview Hospital takes its signature brand of health and wellness beyond the hospital’s Covington campus. Partnerships with local and national organizations put the hospital at the forefront of popular community activities. These efforts help to educate our neighbors about achieving optimal health and wellness and being there for them and their families in their greatest hour of need. It’s not just what we do—it’s who we are.
What you'll do
- The Emergency Center Technician provides direct patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse. The role involves utilizing skills and expertise to complement other healthcare providers in a fast-paced environment.
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