Emergency Services Technician

Who We Are:

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. National Park Medical Center, a 163-bed full-service hospital, is a forward thinking, innovative hospital where trust, teamwork and technology come together to make a positive difference in the health of our community and region.

Where We Are:

Live where others only get to vacation€¦Hot Springs, located in the gently rolling Ouachita Mountains, offers a unique combination of natural beauty, cultural life, and historical interest. With numerous outdoor activities, art galleries, local shops, and diverse cuisine, Hot Springs has something for everyone.

Why Choose Us:

Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees

Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees

Short-term and Long-term disability 100% paid for by the company

Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance

Loan repayment, tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities for qualified candidates

Professional development opportunities, apprenticeship programs, and certification assistance

And much more€¦

Emergency Services Technician performs administrative/clerical duties in support of an assigned area. Employee is also required to perform telemetry monitoring.

Reports to: Emergency Room Director

FLSA: Non-exempt

Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) is required upon hire.

License: Certified Nursing Aide license is preferred.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Graduated from an approved EMT Paramedic or EMT Intermediate program preferred.

Required Skills:

Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Minimum Work Experience:

One (1) year of experience preferred.

Essential Functions:

Greet patients and visitors. Answers, screens, and routes telephone calls. Calls codes, pages, and overhead announcements as requested.
Enters nursing requests subject to the approval of a licensed nurse. Asks for clarification when necessary.
Assists with processing patient admissions, transfers and discharges. Assembles and maintains patient records and charts.
Performs needed clerical tasks, including copying, filing, and ordering/stocking supplies.
Assists RNs and physicians with other patient activities as needed.
Performs continual surveillance of multiple monitors.
Identifies significant arrhythmia and/or signs of patient distress and intervenes appropriately. Identifies and corrects for artifacts.
Reports abnormal assessment and telemetry findings or changes in patient physical, mental, and emotional conditions to nursing staff.
Tests equipment for proper working order. Reports equipment problems to supervisor.
Other tasks that may be assigned.

EEOC Statement:

National Park Medical Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.