Certified Emergency Medic - ED/ER Full-time Nights

UHS

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Aiken, South Carolina

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Certified Emergency Medic assists with supportive nursing care and patient observation under the direction of an RN or Medical Director. Responsibilities include performing clinical procedures, interpreting ECGs, managing IV therapy, and maintaining accurate patient documentation.

Qualifications

You have a High School Diploma or equivalent and have completed an approved EMT-P program. You possess current certification as a Paramedic in South Carolina, with BLS required on hire and ACLS, PALS, and PHTLS required within specified timeframes. You are also required to have basic arrhythmia interpretation skills or pass a dysrhythmia test.

Must Have Skills for ATS

EMT-P

Paramedic

BLS

ACLS

PALS

PHTLS

Basic arrhythmia interpretation

ECG interpretation

IV therapy

Airway patency

Job Description

Responsibilities

                           Certified Emergency Medic – ED/ER, Full-time Night Shift Opportunity

Aiken Regional Medical Centers, located in Aiken, South Carolina, is a 273-bed acute care facility providing top quality and safe healthcare to the residents of Aiken and surrounding communities since 1917. Aiken Regional Medical Centers has been ranked a top hospital in South Carolina by the American Heart Association for its treatment of heart attack, heart failure and Stroke, and most recently, coronary artery disease.

Additionally, Aiken Regional provides comprehensive healthcare services such as behavioral health (Aurora Pavilion Behavioral Health), emergency medical care (main hospital and ER at Sweetwater), orthopedic surgeries, maternity, rehabilitation services(Hitchcock Rehabilitation Services), imaging, and wound care.

Visit us online at: https://www.aikenregional.com

Certified Emergency Medic works in a full service Emergency Department (ED), treating all ages. This roles assumes the responsibility for assisting with the implementation of supportive nursing care under the direction of the Registered Nurse and Medical Director. The Certified Emergency Medic provides patient care within a defined scope of practice that includes patient care/observation, specified treatments and procedures; provision of environmental and personal safety, and effective communication. The Certified Emergency Medic will also be responsible to collect pertinent data within their certification of responsibilities and report these clinical, psychosocial, etc., findings to the RN or ED Medical Director and charts appropriately. Works in collaboration with RNs and Medical Providers to provide patient care to adult and trauma patients utilizing advanced skills and judgment. Certified Emergency Medic will be responsible for ECG interpretation, IV therapy, airway patency, and initiation of approved protocol orders and guidelines of care for patients in the ED setting. Demonstrates service excellence at all times. Other duties as assigned.

Duties:

  • Adheres to safety guidelines for patients and staff as evidenced by compliance with policies. ( Standard precautions, recognizing and reporting signs of abuse/neglect in all patient populations, isolation with high-risk patients when identified, and National Patient Safety Goals (two patient identifiers, Hand Hygiene, etc. )
  • May discharge patients as requested by the RN after ensuring all orders, treatments, and documentation have been completed. (repeats vital signs, pain score, assists with getting dressed, removes IV as necessary, and escorts patient to checkout.)
  • Reports equipment malfunctions, environmental and housekeeping issues to the appropriate department in a timely manner.
  • Complies with established policies and guidelines for Midas risk entry completion and reporting of events, employee exposures, and/or injuries.
  • Manages routine problems, prioritizes activities, and utilizes effective time management skills.            
  • Addresses resolution of interpersonal conflicts: person to person first, then use of managerial resources.
  • Participates in efforts to minimize cost and waste.
  • Communicates effectively with patients, physicians, and co-workers.

Benefit Highlights

  • Sign On Bonuses for select positions
  • Unlimited Employee Referral Bonus Program
  • Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
  • Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
  • Tuition/Certification Reimbursement after 6 months
  • Culture of Excellence – Employee Recognition program
  • Challenging and rewarding work environment
  • Clinical Nursing Ladder opportunities
  • SoFi Student Loan Refinancing program
  • 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
  • Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
  • More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. 

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Qualifications

Requirements:         

Education requirements: 

High School Diploma or equivalent. Completion of an approved EMT-P program                                             

Work experience requirements: 

Preferred - One year experience in a hospital setting as a Paramedic or two years experience as a Paramedic in a pre-hospital setting.                                           

Required licenses/ certifications/courses:

Completion of an approved EMT-P program and current certification as a Paramedic in the State of South Carolina. BLS required on hire; ACLS and PALS within 90 days and PHTLS within 6 months of hire. CPI required within 90 days of hire. Paramedic Certification by NREMT registry is required.                                                                         

Required skills, knowledge and abilities: 

Completion of a basic arrhythmia or monitor tech class within 90 days or successfully passes dysrhythmia testing with 100%.                   

EEO Statement

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UHS

Located in Aiken, South Carolina, which was named 2018’s “Best Small Town in the South” by Southern Living Magazine, Aiken Regional Medical Centers is a 273 licensed-bed acute care facility that offers a comprehensive range of specialties and services. Aiken Regional is dedicated to patient safety and providing quality healthcare services, many of which are recognized on a state, regional or national level including a Certified Primary Heart Attack Center, a Certified Primary Stroke Center and an Advanced Heart Failure Certification from The Joint Commission® and American Heart Association®. Aiken Regional receives more than 42,000 emergency room visits, performs nearly 9,000 surgeries and delivers over 1,100 babies each year. More than 1,200 associates, a medical staff of more than 200 multi-specialty physicians, and a team of 230 volunteers keep the hospital going with their dedication to quality and excellence. To learn more about Aiken Regional, visit aikenregional.com. Aiken Regional Medical Centers is owned and operated by a subsidiary of one of the largest hospital companies in the nation, Universal Health Services, Inc., based in King of Prussia, PA, and is accredited by The Joint Commission and licensed by the State of South Carolina. Social media accounts are managed by Marketing. We are unable to provide medical advice through social media. Please contact your physician, or in case of emergency, call 911. Although we do our best to respond to comments and messages, there may be a delay in response time, and we may not be able to respond due to the nature of the message. Visit our website for language assistance, disability accommodations, the non-discrimination notice, Terms of Service and other disclaimers. Thank you.
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