EMERGENCY ROOM TECHNICIAN, CPT

at  Niagara Health System

Working to promote quality patient/client-centred care and high professional standards, the Emergency Room Technician will assist the ED care teams and patients with, initial and ongoing patient assessments, monitoring VS, O2 therapy, Sp02 monitoring, IV therapy, performing 12 lead ECGs, blood glucose testing, assisting with ambulation, turning and positioning of patients, supporting stable offload patients and other unit functions within the Paramedics knowledge, skill and judgement. Continuous collaboration with the RN team members is essential. Shift rotations are subject to change.

QUALIFICATIONS:

o Completion of a Paramedic program; successful completion of the Advanced Emergency Medical Care Assistant certification examination
o Experience delivering patient care preferred
o Current BCLS, ACLS is considered an asset
o Demonstrated proficient knowledge of CPR and ability to perform compressions during CPR
o Experience working within an interprofessional team
o Demonstrated ability to meet the physical demands of the position, physically capable to lift, turn, transfer patients manually and with assistance
o Knowledge of body mechanics for the pushing of stretchers and wheelchairs and proper patient transfer techniques required
o Critical thinking and able to perform appropriately in emergency situations
o Demonstrated advanced competence with regard to patient safety
o Strong communication skills including conflict management and situational awareness
o Experience in multitasking and task management
o Evidence of effective customer service, organizational, interpersonal, communication, judgment and decision-making skills
o Flexible, self-directed and able to work effectively with delegation of tasks
o Must be available for all shifts, vacation replacement, sick time and paid holidays
o Proficiency in both official languages (English and French) will be considered an asset
o Consistent and regular attendance required
Recruitment Specialist: Ashley Cowell
It is Niagara Health policy to give consideration to qualified internal applicants.
We are especially interested in connecting if you…
Value diversity, equity and inclusion;
Are excited about being part of a respectful and hard-working team in the beautiful Region of Niagara;
Identify as a member of one or more of the following equity-deserving groups: Indigenous, racialized, persons with disabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientations and gender identities and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
Have background or expertise in the healthcare environment, supporting patient care and providing extraordinary customer-service.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Niagara Health will provide accommodations through the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.

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