Job Information
Renown Regional Medical Center ER Trauma Technician-Basic Req 186893 in Reno, Nevada
POSITION:
ER Trauma Technician - Basic
SCHEDULE: Full Time/Day
LOCATION: Reno, NV
SALARY: Will discuss with applicant.
Department: 200323 Children's ER
TO APPLY:
Direct Link -https://www.renown.org/careers/186893-er-trauma-technician-basic
Careers Page - https://www.renown.org/Careers
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SUMMARY:
This position functions as an Emergency Medical Trauma Technician Basic (ETTB) within established competencies and scope of practice, supply aide, and unit clerk to support in the day-to-day operations of the Emergency Department (ED). Incumbent works under the direct supervision of an ED medical director, ED physician, and paramedic, in collaboration with a registered nurse.
When functioning as a technician, the incumbent will be asked to perform various technical procedures within established competencies and scope of practice as approved by Renown Health in the ED.
When functioning as a patient care provider in a team-based model with an ED physician and a registered nurse or Emergency Medical Trauma Technician Advanced or Emergency Medical Trauma Technician Paramedic, the incumbent will be asked to perform various technical procedures and skills within established competencies and scope of practice (Emergency Medical Trauma Technician-Acute Care Technician Practice Guidelines) as approved by Renown Health in the ED. (Except 200323)
When functioning as a supply aide, the incumbent is responsible to stock the ED with the required supplies, equipment, and instrumentation to ensure safe, effective patient care.
When functioning as a unit clerk, the incumbent is responsible to perform clerical duties, act as unit receptionist, coordinate unit/patient schedules and activities, efficiently use the computer and telephone, and maintain an orderly and efficient nurse's station. The incumbent will interface with all guests, visitors, families, and patients arriving at, or calling the ED. The incumbent provides directions and information as well as making appropriate referrals.
MINIMUM/PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:
Requirements - Required and/or Preferred
Name
Description
Education:
Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English.
Experience:
Six months Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) experience preferred, or six months Emergency Department Technician, or completion of the Renown Emergency Medic Intern Program.
License(s):
Current State of Nevada and National Registry of EMT (NREMT) Basic certification is required upon hire. NREMT certification must be in ACTIVE status within 90 days of hire.
May hold an Advanced EMT certification for up to 60 days while awaiting movement into an open Advanced position.