Job description

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Received Magnet® recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center in January 2019
• Benefits from Day One
• Paid Days Off from Day One
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Career Development
• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Debt-free Education (Certifications and Degrees without out-of-pocket tuition expense)

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: Full TIme

Shift: Days

Location: 9100 West 74th Street, Merriam, KS 66204

The community you’ll be caring for:

When you need care, you don’t want to have to travel far. Our dedicated, expert team at AdventHealth South Overland Park, formerly Shawnee Mission Health – Overland Park, provides excellent care to communities of southeastern Johnson County, with 24/7 emergency room services, an advanced imaging center, physical therapy and more.

The role you’ll contribute:

The ED Tech is responsible for the provision of care for a patient or an assigned group of patients under the supervision/direction of the Physician, in collaboration with the Registered Nurse. The ED Tech assists with implementation and administration of the patient care process relative to the medical plan of care. The ED Tech uses the skills of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation in their patient care delivery. Primary function is the delivery of competent, compassionate, and cost effective patient care. This performance follows established policies, procedures, and protocols under the supervision of the Physician, in collaboration with the Registered Nurse.

The ED Tech demonstrates collaborative and professional communication skills and a commitment to professional accountability and growth. The ED Tech strives to advance from novice to expert and become an evidence-based scholar in order to provide optimal patient care and advocate on behalf of his/her patients. The ED Tech serves as a role model for the mission, vision, and values of AdventHealth. S/he is accountable for working within the parameters of the approved scope or practice, all regulatory standards and established policies, protocols and procedures set forth by the Medical Director and designees.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

• Demonstrates effective skills to ensure quality patient care is provided

Performs and documents procedures according to the ED Tech scope defined by the Medical Director and designees, to include:Perform dressing changes and wound care
Perform blood draws
Insert and/or discontinue IV’s and IO’s
Central line monitoring
Splinting, cervical stabilization, hemorrhage control to include application of tourniquets
Mechanical restraints, with physician order
Administers respiratory therapy per policy

Assist with complex bedside procedures such as:Chest tube insertion, needle decompression
Advanced airway management
Medication administration as defined by policy

Qualifications - External

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

• Minimum qualifications:
• Current certification as a Paramedic per State of Kansas requirements, or eligible for Kansas reciprocity
• EMT-P Certification in the State of Kansas
• 5 years of experience as a Paramedic in the field, a hospital, or in a clinical setting
• BCLS obtained through the American Heart Association
• Within 6 months of hire:
• ACLS certification
• PALS certification
• NIHSS certification

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.67 - $21.28 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Emergency Medicine

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Shawnee Mission, KS 66204: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• Kansas Paramedic License (Required)
• BLS Certification (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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