ED Tech | UF Health Jax Emergency Department | Full-time, Part-time, and PRN available | Variable Shifts

    Highlights

    The Emergency Medical Technician performs and documents direct routine patient care under licensed provider's supervision according to hospitals guidelines. Required Licensure/Certifications: Current Florida EMT license -OR- current Florida Paramedic license.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationJacksonville, FL

    Description

    Overview

    Full-time, Part-time, & PRNB available. Varied shifts available.

    Please make sure to answer ALL the questions at the end of the application.

    The Emergency Medical Technician performs and documents direct routine patient care under licensed provider's supervision according to hospitals guidelines.

    Responsibilities

    Necessary Skills:

    1. Knowledge of patient care and basic human needs within life span.

    2. Knowledge of medical terminology

    3. Knowledge of aseptic techniques

    4. Knowledge of acute and chronic disease processes

    5. Knowledge of standard universal precautions

    6. Basic knowledge of anatomic structure and human body systems

    7. Ability to recognize obvious job-related emergencies

    8. Ability to maintain confidentiality

    9. Ability to read and write in English

    10. Recognition of lethal EKG rhythms

    11. Performance of electrocardiograms

    12. IV insertion

    13. Urinary catheter insertion

    14. Gastric tube insertion

    15. Phlebotomy

    16. Basic wound care

    17. Splinting of musculoskeletal injuries

    18. Automatic External Defibrillator operation

    19. Chest compressions

    20. Eye irrigation

    Qualifications

    Age of Patients Served: All Age Groups.

    Required Education: High School Diploma or GED or Vocational Training

    Required Licensure/Certifications:

    • Current Florida EMT license -OR- current Florida Paramedic license
    • BLS from the American Heart Association

    Required Experience: Less than 1 of practical clinical experience.

    Preferred Experience: 1 or more years previous experience in a health care environment.

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