EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN - PRN

JOB DUTIES:

Patient Care

• Perform vital signs including pulse ox; apply cardiac monitors, recording strips, and 12 and 15 lead EKG’s (pediatric and adult)
• Maintain airways by BLS and CPR/CRR, nasal and oral airway insertion
• Assist Paramedic with treatment of patients within the EMT scope of practice
• Drive an ambulance when needed
• Provide BLS care
• Document Level 4 emergency calls and routine BLS transfers
• Complete initial assessments of patients in admissions and waiting rooms
• Respond to EMS calls with 3^rd and 4^th hour personnel during high call volume in EMS or as extra personnel for transfers when needed and requested by the Director or Supervisor

Maintenance

• Monitor and restock supplies
• Report equipment issues to the Ambulance Supervisor
• Complete daily unit checks, daily cleaning of quarters, washing and maintaining ambulances and other EMS equipment daily, as needed

Additional

• Serve as a member of the Code Team
• Charting/documentation of medical records
• Various other tasks assigned by the physician on duty

• Maintain confidentiality of all information according to HIPAA and company policy

The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) assumes other responsibilities as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to move, position self, consistently operate various types of equipment, able to detect/observe/identify details at close or distant range with or without accommodations, as well as exerting in excess of 100 pounds occasionally, or in excess of 50 pounds frequently, or in excess of 20 pounds constantly
• Analytical ability to apply criteria and evaluate information to make decisions
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; and excellent interpersonal skills in teaming with patients, medical staff, and the public
• Detail-oriented with proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Professional appearance and ease in developing rapport with others
• Ability to see with close, distance, full color, peripheral, full depth vision and adjust focus, required
• Ability to relate well with all levels of the hospital/facility and medical staff, required
• Ability to care for patients of all nationalities, cultures, beliefs, self-identifications, and ages, required
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations; ability to work under pressure and stress; required
• Knowledge of accreditation process and requirements, preferred
• Associate must produce the EVOC/CEVO training certificate. If EVOC/CEVO certification was not obtained during schooling or the associate is unable to provide it, the associate must take an online course to obtain certification prior to driving. 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Graduate of an approved EMT program and successful completion of EMS State Board Exam, required
• Current BLS Certification, required
• Current valid Kansas Driver’s’ License, required
• Successful completion of Field internship, required
• Successful completion of CRMC EMS Orientation, required
• One-year hospital ED experience, preferred