EMT - PRN

Summary:

The Emergency Medical Technician responds to both emergent and non-emergent calls while providing both pre-hospital and hospital patient care that is within scope of practice and training.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responds promptly to all request for patient care as directed.

• Completes documentation and records according to the department and state policies.

• Ensures vehicle and equipment are ready for response at all times.

• Performs assigned duties in the Emergency Department under the supervision of the Emergency Room nurse, Paramedic, and/or Supervisor.

• Maintains a good working relationship with fellow employees, community volunteer providers, hospital staff, physicians and other allied health professionals.

• Attends and completes all required safety and annual training requirements.

• Follows the Hospital Exposure Control Plans/Bloodborne and Airborne Pathogens.

• Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible and courteous environment.

• Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a department team inter- and intra- departmentally to facilitate the department’s ability to meet its goals and objectives.

Non-Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform other duties as assigned

Professional Requirements:

• Complete annual education requirements.

• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.

• Report to work on time and as scheduled.

• Wear identification while on duty.

• Maintain regulatory requirements, including all state, federal and local regulations.

• Represent the organization in a positive and professional manner at all times.

• Comply with all organizational policies.

• Conduct oneself as a professional in accordance with PRIDE values.

• Participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.

• Attend regular staff meetings and in-services.

Job Requirements:

• Current state EMT certification.

• One year of experience as an Emergency Medical Technician preferred.

• Current certification in CPR, American Heart Association Healthcare provider or American Red Cross CPR for the professional rescuer.

• Must be a licensed driver.

Organizational/Core Competencies:

• Quality Service

• Team Work

• Communication

• Respect for Others

• Time and Priority Management

• Ability to interact effectively with minimal supervision using good judgment, common sense, leadership ability and thorough understanding of the principles of emergency medical services at the basis level.

• Ability to interact effectively and professionally with patients, hospital personnel, emergency service providers, fire department personnel, and the general public.

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