Humboldt County Memorial Hospital
Location
Humboldt, Iowa
The ER Tech/EMT assists with patient care and emergency room operations under the direction of a Registered ER Nurse. Responsibilities include triage, patient transfers, assisting with minor procedures, and maintaining department cleanliness and supplies.
Candidates must have a high school education or equivalent and hold a current Iowa EMT license or have completed an approved 120-hour nurse aide course. BCLS certification is required within three months of employment.
ER Tech / EMT – Emergency Department(PRN)
We are looking to add a PRN ER Tech/EMT to our Emergency Department team. This position assists with patient care and emergency room operations under the direction of a Registered ER Nurse. Candidates should be dependable, team‑oriented, and comfortable working in a fast‑paced clinical setting.
The schedule for this position varies based on department need. 12 hour shifts, possible day, night, weekend holiday.
Job Title: EMT/ER Tech(PRN)
EMT/ER Tech will assist in the Emergency Room under the direction of the Registered ER Nurse.
Reports to: Emergency Room Director and Emergency Room Nurse
Supervises: None
Duties: and Responsibilities:
1.
Heavy lifting, 45 lbs. & over
19.
2.
Moderate lifting, 15-44 lbs.
20.
3.
Light lifting, under 15 lbs.
21.
Climbing stairs
4.
Heavy carrying, 45 lbs. &
over
22.
Climbing ladders
5.
Moderate carrying, 15-44 lbs.
23.
Operating mechanical equipment
6.
Light carrying, under 15 lbs.
24.
Operating office equipment
7.
Straight pulling
25.
Operating motor vehicle
8.
Pulling hand over hand
26.
Ability to see
9.
Repeated bending
27.
Identify colors
10.
Reaching above shoulder
28.
Depth perception needed
11.
Simple grasping
29.
Hearing (with aid)
12.
Dual simultaneous grasping
30.
Hearing (without aid)
13.
31.
Ability to write
14.
32.
Ability to count
15.
33.
Ability to read
16.
34.
17.
35.
18.
36.
1.
13.
2.
14.
Grease and oils
3.
15.
Solvents: a) car
16.
Radiant/electrical energy
b) van
17.
Slippery/uneven walking surfaces
c) bus
18.
Working around machines with moving parts
and moving objects
d) plane
19.
Working around moving objects or vehicles
4.
Excessive heat
20.
Working below ground
5.
Excessive cold
21.
Working on ladders or scaffolding
6.
Excessive humidity
22.
Working with hands in water
7.
Excessive dampness/chill
23.
8.
Dry atmosphere
24.
Working closely with others
9.
Excessive noise/intermittent
25.
Working alone
10.
Constant noise
26.
Longer or irregular work hours
11.
Silica, asbestos, etc.
27.
12.
Fumes, smoke, gases
28.
High School Education or equivalent. Current Iowa EMT license or training in an approved 120 hour nurse aide course or equivalent training. BCLS certification within 3 months of employment.
Works in a well-lighted, air-conditioned nursing unit. Noise levels vary. May come in contact with hazardous chemicals or treatment modalities.
1. Maintains a courteous and professional manner in dealing with patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers, as applicable.
2. Shows a positive attitude toward work schedules, department and hospital changes, assignments and other personnel.
3. Presents professional appearance in dress and grooming, complies with departmental dress requirements and wears hospital identification badge.
4. Conforms to hospital policy regarding use of sick time, personal days, notification of absence or tardiness.
5. Is cost effective in utilization of time, equipment and supplies.
6. Willingly cooperates with co-workers and other departments.
Employment variables/approximate hours*/misc. information: *Schedules are subject to change as needed
I have read and understand the responsibilities and requirements of this position and confirm that I am able to perform these duties with or without accommodations under ADA.