Emergency Medicine Technician

3 weeks ago


Toronto, Canada SickKids Full time

**About SickKids**:
Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world. As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education. Our reputation would not have been built - nor could it be maintained - without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day. SickKids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.

When you join SickKids, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of _Healthier Children. A Better World_.

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world’s best in paediatric healthcare.

**Position Description**:
The Emergency Department (ED) at SickKids is a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment. We care for patients aged 0-18 years who present with illness and injury at different varying levels of severity. The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) role is integral in the delivery of high-quality patient care. Duties include phlebotomy, conducting ECGs, assisting patients and families as they navigate and flow through various areas of the ED, providing therapeutic holds of patients during procedures, and assisting the interdisciplinary team.

The EMT works as a member of the ED team, reporting to the Senior Clinical Manger, and under the direct supervision of a Clinical Support Nurse (CSN) throughout each shift.

**Here is what you will get to do**:

- Phlebotomy
- Electrocardiography (ECG)
- Point of Care Testing (POCT)
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team
- Assist with patient and family wayfinding
- Provide therapeutic holds of patients during procedures

**Here is what you will need**:

- At least 2 years of experience in an acute-care setting
- Previous experience in a paediatric setting an asset
- Strong understanding of service excellence and family-centered care
- Proficiency with technology and computers, previous experience with patient information systems and electronic medical record an asset
- Strong communication, interpersonal and organization skills
- An ability to adapt easily to change and remain flexible in a busy and dynamic clinical environment
- Be able to work well independently and in a team setting with people of diverse backgrounds
- Be able to exercise good judgment in assessing and resolving difficult situations
- Have demonstrated the ability to build rapport and relate well to children
- Have established references and a criminal record check
- Be able to provide the Hospital with documented proof of tuberculosis testing and immunization status
- Have a good command of the English language, both verbal and written

**Education**
- Secondary school diploma with certification as a Phlebotomy Technician/Medical Laboratory Assistant and ECG Technician

**Employment Type**

Permanent part-time (0.5 FTE) position with benefits, paid sick time and pension

Shifts include day, evening and overnight, 7 days/week

**Start date: February 13, 2023**

**Our Commitment to Diversity**:
The children and families we care for are from a variety of communities, and so are our employees. We welcome and encourage everyone to join our organization and be part of our team.

Thank you for your interest in joining SickKids. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with our Hospital policy, employment at SickKids is conditional upon the Hospital’s receipt of all necessary documentation.

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