Emergency Services Tech

Job Description

Day in the Life of a Emergency Services Tech:

Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse or Emergency Department Provider the Emergency Services Tech provides patient care and assists in performing assigned procedures within scope of training.

Why work at Cheyenne Regional?

403(b) with 4% employer match

ANCC Magnet Hospital

21 PTO days per year (increases with tenure)

Education Assistance Program

Employee Sponsored Wellness Program

Employee Assistance Program

Loan Forgiveness Eligible

Here is what you will be doing:

Responsible for performing assigned procedures including: electrocardiogram testing (EKG); wound cleansing and bandaging, vital sign measurements, specimen collection, intraosseous placement, bladder (Foley) catherization, and ultrasound intravenous placement.

Provide point of care testing including blood glucose, troponin, chem 8, and lactic acid.

Assist providers and nurses with patient exam and sterile procedures.

Perform fiberglass splints.

Provide training for orthopedic devices including crutch training, splint and sling care; perform orthopedic device care and cleaning.

Remove sutures and staples from wounds as directed.

Room patients and assist in monitoring condition; provides patient updates as warranted to appropriate healthcare provider.

Respond to traumas and codes to provide intubation assistance and compressions.

Responsible for cleaning and stocking supplies in patient rooms and department.

Document patient care and condition as appropriate.

Provide oxygen delivery including nasopharyngeal and oropharyngeal adjuncts.

Desired skills:

Demonstrates knowledge of medical terminology

Demonstrates an independent work initiative, sound judgment and attention to detail

Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Ability to perform calculations

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Here is what you will need:

High school diploma (or Equivalent Certificate from an accredited program) or higher degree

30 Days: A Wyoming EMT or National EMT (NREMT) Within 30 days of start date

Cheyenne Regional AHA RQI within 14 calendar days of start date

Requirements to be completed once hired:

CPI within 1 year

Nice to have:

Prior experience in patient care setting

About Cheyenne Regional:

Cheyenne Regional Medical Center was founded in 1867 as a tent hospital by the Union Pacific Railroad to treat workers injured while building the transcontinental railroad. Today, we are the largest hospital in the state of Wyoming, employing over 2,000 people, and treating over 350,000+ patients from southeastern Wyoming, western Nebraska, and northern Colorado. We pride ourselves on patient and employee experience by living our core values of Integrity, Caring, Compassion, Respect, Service, Teamwork and Excellence to I.N.S.P.I.R.E. great health.

Full-time