Emerus is excited to partner with WellSpan Health as we expand our vision of providing the care patients need, in the neighborhoods they live, by teams they trust. Don't miss the opportunity to be part of the team at our new WellSpan Hospitals in Carlisle, Newberry & Shrewsbury!
Before the event:
- To value the time of all parties, candidates without the recent and relevant experience required on the job description for the role they are applying for are not guaranteed a formal interview onsite, however, a recruiter will be in touch after the event with more information. Please take time to review the role requirements before the event to determine if your experience matches.
- Please print a physical copy of your resume with you! If you can't access a printer prior to the hiring event or are unable to attend the event, email your resume to elizabeth.tedford@emerus.com
HIGHLIGHTS
JOB TYPE: Full-Time & PRN Day (7am-7pm) & Night (7pm-7am) shifts available
FACILITY TYPE: 20 bed Small-Format Hospital (10 ER, 10 Inpatient)
PERKS: Flexible Schedule, 401K match (fully vested day 1 of eligibility!!), paid referrals
Position Overview
The purpose of this position is to provide technical assistance and supportive patient care to meet the needs of individual patients throughout assigned areas.
Essential Job Functions
Collect, report, and document clinical data. Take vital signs, height and weight, intake and output, pulse oximetry, and collect specimens
- Collect laboratory samples and perform lab testing in accordance with established policies and procedures, as well as COLA and CLIA regulations
- Assist with patient activities and care as assigned by the charge nurse/designee, as indicated by the patient’s plan of care
- Provide for superficial wound care
- Provide for patient safety related to age and condition
- Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality of information and records at all times
- Provide and maintain a clean, safe environment and perform and/or assist others to perform proper aseptic technique, isolation procedures, and infection control measures
- Assist with the admission, transfer, and discharge of the patient
Other Job Functions
- Prepare patients and chaperone during examinations/procedures or assists with other patient treatments
- Maintain patient care areas with appropriate supplies
- Assist with patient restraints and maintain precautions; collect, report and document data related to patient needs/emergencies and unusual patient and family behavior
- Travel to all facility locations as required
- Attend staff meetings or other company sponsored or mandated meetings as required
- May be required to float to alternate locations at the request of leadership, based on staffing needs and patient care requirements to ensure continuity of care and optimal operations.
- Perform additional duties as assigned
Basic Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED, required, and completion of one of the following:
- Completion of Medical Corpsman program and one year of applicable experience (OR)
- Completion of EMT-P (Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic), AEMT (Advanced-EMT), Licensed Paramedic (LP) course/program, and one year of applicable experience (OR)
- Completion of EMT-B (Emergency Medical Technician-Basic) and 1+ years of emergency room experience as an ER Technician or hospital equivalent experience [Oklahoma, North TX, Wisconsin & Pennsylvania markets only] (OR)
- Completion of the first year of education and current enrollment in an accredited School of Nursing and one year of applicable experience (OR)
- 2+ years of emergency room experience as an ER Technician (OR)
- 3+ years as a CNA with relevant hospital experience (Wisconsin market only)
- 3+ years as a Certified Anesthesia Tech/OR Tech experience (Wisconsin market only)
Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross, required
Current ACLS/ALS certification through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross is required in most markets.
- Exceptions where it is strongly preferred include Pittsburgh, Oklahoma, El Paso, DFW, and Central PA (WellSpan Hospitals)
- Wisconsin (required only for EMT-P roles).
Current PALS certifications through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross, strongly preferred
Experience with IV start, phlebotomy, and initiation of EKG, strongly preferred
For the Las Vegas market only, one of the following is required:
- Active Paramedic (EMT-P) license, maintained throughout employment (OR)
- Active Advanced EMT (A-EMT) license, maintained throughout employment (OR)
- Completion of an IV certification course (one-time requirement) AND one of the following:
- Active phlebotomy license, maintained throughout employment (OR)
- Lab Assistant certification, maintained throughout employment
Position requires fluency in English; written and oral communication
Physical Requirements
Typical functions of this role include standing, sitting and walking a majority of the time. There are occasions when kneeling, stooping, bending or reaching may be necessary.
The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 10 lbs on a regular basis. There may be occasions in which the employee must be able to lift or move up to 40 lbs.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
The noise level in the work environment is usually mild to moderate. Exposure to fumes, airborne particles and chemicals and risk of electric shock can occur. Risk of radiation can occur regularly.
