About HSS at NCH
At Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) at Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH), we don’t settle for ordinary—we redefine what’s possible in healthcare. Ranked the #1 orthopedic hospital in the nation by U.S. News & World Report for 15 consecutive years, and the #1 orthopedic hospital in the world by Newsweek, HSS has partnered with NCH to bring that world-class legacy home to Naples. We’ve built a state-of-the-art facility where cutting-edge surgical innovation, advanced rehabilitation, and pioneering research all come together to offer patients world-class excellence in care. Learn more at HSSatNCH.org, HSS.edu, and NCHMD.org.
At HSS at NCH, we foster a vibrant, high-performing culture that empowers people to thrive as themselves. Our team is made up of some of the brightest minds in the field, driven by a relentless pursuit of innovation and a shared commitment to pushing boundaries in healthcare. Together, we’re not just treating patients—we’re delivering outcomes that transform lives.
Why Join Us?
Joining HSS at NCH means more than taking a job—it’s an invitation to contribute to something greater. You’ll collaborate with leading experts in a dynamic environment that challenges you to be your best, alongside the best. Here, you’ll become part of a future that’s as groundbreaking as our beginning—and that’s something to be passionate about. At HSS at NCH, you’ll find a career that fosters your growth and empowers people to move better, live healthier, and make a lasting impact.
JOB SUMMARY
The Clinical Technician EMT provides direct patient care under the direction of a nurse and performs other tasks necessary for unit operations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
– Other duties may be assigned.
· Demonstrates the ability to perform, assist, reinforce, and deliver patient care.
· Demonstrates ability to manage a multiple patient care assignment based on unit acuity and staffing levels.
· Receives reports from primary care partner and completes assignments in a timely and organized manner.
· Instructs and/or reinforces appropriate patient care activities under the direction of licensed professional.
· Responds timely to all patient requests and communicates to the appropriate caregiver when necessary.
· Demonstrates the ability to recognize and perform emergency measures including CPR when indicated.
· Demonstrates and maintains annual competency with patient specific procedures.
· Enters timely and accurate documentation into the electronic medical record.
· Reports pertinent patient changes and/or clinical findings to primary care partner.
· Inputs accurate data into the EKG machine prior to completing procedure and presents to primary care partner.
· Performs phlebotomy per policy.
· Collects, labels, and/or delivers urine, blood, sputum, and stool specimens to the lab, as directed, utilizing Universal Precautions.
· Applies orthopedic splints under direction of the Registered Nurse/Physician/Provider and documents in the electronic medical record.
· Assists with the application of simple dressings, utilizing aseptic technique.
· Accurately performs glucometer finger stick. Accurately performs POCT. Performs quality control.
· Performs venipuncture following hospital protocol.
· Provides post-mortem care.
· Assists Clinicians or Public Safety with the application of restraints when applicable in the care of a violent/combative patient.
· Transport patients to other areas of the hospital as needed.
· Acts as a patient sitter when one to one observation is required for patient care.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
· Minimum of High School diploma or GED required.
· Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
· Valid Licensure as an EMT in the State of Florida with acute care experience required.
· Orthopedic experience strongly preferred.
· Basic computer knowledge: ability to operate a PC, create/save/print documents, input data.
