EMT hour Shifts

Job Summary

Responsible for the assessment and basic management of medical, trauma and environmental emergencies under the supervision of on or off-line medical control. Assists with patient care based on individual patient needs within the scope of practice under the direct supervision of the ED Registered Nurse.

Job Title
: EMT; FT, 48-hour Shifts

Supervised by
: EMS Manager

Job Summary

Responsible for the assessment and basic management of medical, trauma and environmental emergencies under the supervision of on or off-line medical control. Assists with patient care based on individual patient needs within the scope of practice under the direct supervision of the ED Registered Nurse.

• In the field the EMT-Basic responsibilities include: triage, CPR, oxygen therapy, shock prevention, splinting, and spinal immobilization.
• Ability to establish patient airway with oral or naso-pharyngeal airway.
• Able to ventilate a patient with mask/ambu bag when necessary.
• Ability to suction oral secretions when necessary.
• Immobilizes extremities on trauma patients; applies direct pressure to control hemorrhaging.
• Notifies appropriate licensed staff when patient complains of pain.
• Performs and assists with technical skills as defined in scope of practice.
• Adheres to Ambulance policies addressing standard precautions, safety regulations and guidelines.
• Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality.
• Documents patient care performed, including vital signs, care and observations.
• Transports patient and supplies safely.
• Maintains ambulance supplies and equipment.
• Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.

• Provides supportive care to Emergency Department patients under the direct supervision of the registered nurse or physician. Performs approved procedures per policy.
• Demonstrates ability to work effectively as a multidisciplinary team member; supports and assists team members in all activities.
• Communicates in an effective and efficient manner with all documentation, and with all co-workers, patients and physicians.
• Recognizes and reports appropriate data to the registered nurse.
• Assists registered nurse and physicians with assessments, examinations and treatment.
• Performs other duties as in serviced, including crutch walking, dressing changes and assisting physician with splint or cast application.
• Adheres to hospital policy addressing standard precautions, safety regulations and guidelines.
• Assists patients from vehicle into wheelchair or onto gurney, as need dictates.
• Responds to patient and visitor questions and needs immediately and within established standards.
• Maintains patient comfort and privacy.
• Maintains and prepares rooms between patients and procedures.
• Assists with preparation of equipment for procedures.
• Transports patients and supplies to diagnostic departments, nursing units.
• Participates in continuing education and departmental in-service meetings.
• Maintains policies and procedures established by the department.
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in services meetings and workshops; shows responsibility for ongoing education.
• Operates equipment safely and correctly.
• Maintains a good rapport and a cooperative working relationship with physicians, hospital staffs.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

• Adheres to dress code, appearance is neat and clean.
• Completes annual educational requirements.
• Maintains regulatory requirements.
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
• Reports to work on time and as scheduled, completes work within designated time.
• Wears identification while on duty; uses computerized punch time system correctly.
• Completes in-services and returns in a timely fashion.
• Attends annual review and department in-services as scheduled.
• Attends 12 staff meetings annually; or reads and returns all staff meeting minutes.
• Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.
• Actively participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.
• Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.
• Communicates the mission, ethics and goals of the facility, as well as the focus statement of the department.

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Current BLS Certification.
• Current EMT
  - Basic Certification.
• Current state driver’s license and excellent driving record.

• Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Additional languages preferred.

• Basic computer knowledge

• Normal Emergency Department environment.…