Job Information
Catholic Health Initiatives EMT Rural Health Clinic in Bedford, Iowa
Overview
At CHI Health Mercy Corning our mission has been to nurture and enhance the quality of life for residents of Adams and Taylor counties in Iowa. Whether its providing emergency care to a child detecting a disease early enough to save a patients life or restoring a senior citizens mobility and independence after an injury or fall CHI Health Mercy Corning provides comprehensive care in familiar surroundings. Our physicians and mid-level practitioners work with a full complement of advanced technology to bring quality care to you. Our medical staff offers a wide range of medical specialities from primary care to oncology.
Responsibilities
Job Summary / Purpose
Under the supervision and direction of a licensed health care practitioner, the EMT participates in delivery of patient care that promotes the well-being and safety of all patients and staff.
Essential Key Job Responsibilities
Performs general patient care following established clinic workflows.
Greets and prepares patients for the health care provider by completing intake duties such as obtaining and recording vital signs, reviewing drug allergies and current medications, completing applicable screening questionnaires and documenting reason for visit.
Collects and prepares ordered specimens for laboratory analysis.
Prepares and provides ordered medications and/or vaccines to patients.
Cleans and sterilizes instruments.
Ensures patient exam rooms are stocked, clean, and orderly.
Escalates non-routine issues, questions and/or concerns timely and appropriately.
Ensures safety checklists and quality controls are completed as required and necessary action taken if indicated.
Performs other duties within scope of role as assigned.
The job summary and responsibilities listed above are designed to indicate the general nature of the work performed within this job. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job responsibilities required of employees assigned to this job. Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience
High school diploma or equivalent.
State of Nebraska-approved EMT training program graduate.
Required Licensure and Certifications
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) license issued from State of Nebraska.
Active status on Nebraska Medication Aide Registry within 90 days of hire.
Basic Life Support (BLS).
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Training
None
Pay Range
$16.26 - $22.36 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.