CNA EMT 5 NN - $5,000 sign-on bonus

• DEPARTMENT : 26031 - 5th Floor North Naples
• LOCATION : 11190 Health Park Blvd, Naples, FL, 34110
• WORK TYPE : Full Time
• WORK SCHEDULE : 12 Hour Day

ABOUT NCH

NCH is an independent, locally governed non-profit delivering premier comprehensive care. Our healthcare system is comprised of two hospitals, an alliance of 700+ physicians, and medical facilities in dozens of locations throughout Southwest Florida that offer nationally recognized, quality health care.

• NCH is transforming into an Advanced Community Healthcare System(TM) and we’re proud to : Provide higher acuity care and Centers of Excellence;
• Offer Graduate Medical Education and fellowships; Have endowed chairs; Conduct research and participate in national clinical trials;

and partner with other health market leaders, like Hospital for Special Surgery, Encompass, and ProScan.

Join our mission to help everyone live a longer, happier, healthier life. We are committed to care and believe there's always more at NCH - for you and every person we serve together.

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JOB SUMMARY

The Clinical Technician EMT provides direct patient care under the direction of a nurse and performs other tasks necessary for unit operations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Other duties may be assigned.

• Demonstrates the ability to perform, assist, reinforce, and deliver patient care.
• Demonstrates ability to manage a multiple patient care assignment based on unit acuity and staffing levels.
• Receives reports from primary care partner and completes assignments in a timely and organized manner.
• Instructs and / or reinforces appropriate patient care activities under the direction of licensed professional.
• Responds timely to all patient requests and communicates to the appropriate caregiver when necessary.
• Demonstrates the ability to recognize and perform emergency measures including CPR when indicated.
• Demonstrates and maintains annual competency with patient specific procedures.
• Enters timely and accurate documentation into the electronic medical record.
• Reports pertinent patient changes and / or clinical findings to primary care partner.
• Inputs accurate data into the EKG machine prior to completing procedure and presents to primary care partner.
• Performs phlebotomy per policy.
• Collects, labels, and / or delivers urine, blood, sputum, and stool specimens to the lab, as directed, utilizing Universal Precautions.
• Applies orthopedic splints under direction of the Registered Nurse / Physician / Provider and documents in the electronic medical record.
• Assists with the application of simple dressings, utilizing aseptic technique.
• Accurately performs glucometer finger stick. Accurately performs POCT. Performs quality control.
• Performs venipuncture following hospital protocol.
• Provides post-mortem care.
• Assists Clinicians or Public Safety with the application of restraints when applicable in the care of a violent / combative patient.
• Transport patients to other areas of the hospital as needed.
• Acts as a patient sitter when one to one observation is required for patient care.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of High School diploma or GED required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
• Valid Licensure as an EMT in the State of Florida with acute care experience required.
• Basic computer knowledge : ability to operate a PC, create / save / print documents, input data.
30+ days ago