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TheEmergency Medical Technician (EMT)provides the highest qualityemergency care in a manner consistent with mandated protocols for EMTcertification utilizing EMS equipment and personal skills. S/heinteracts with patients and families in ages from neonatal to geriatricapplying hospital Standards of Excellence with quality and compassion atthe forefront of all interaction
JOB DUTIES
Patient Care:
Perform vital signs including pulse ox; apply cardiac monitors,recording strips, and 12 and 15 lead EKGs (pediatric and adult)Maintain airways by BLS, and CPR/CRR, nasal and oral airwayinsertionAssist Paramedic with treatment of patients within the EMT scope ofpracticeDrive ambulance when neededProvide BLS careDocument Level 4 emergency calls and routine BLS transfersComplete initial assessments of patients in admissions and waitingroomRespond to EMS calls with 3rd and 4th hour personnel during highcall volume in EMS or as extra personnel for transfers when neededand requested by Director or SupervisorMaintenance:
Monitor and restock suppliesReport equipment issues to the Ambulance SupervisorComplete daily unit checks, daily cleaning of quarters, washing andmaintaining ambulances and other EMS equipment daily, as neededAdditional:
Serve as member of Code TeamCharting/documentation of medical recordsVarious other tasks assigned by the physician on dutyMaintain confidentiality of all information according to HIPAA andcompany policyThe Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) assumes other responsibilities asassigned.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 150 pounds, as well asstand, walk, talk, hear, sit; reach with arms, hands and fingers tohandle and feel; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl;taste and smell as demonstrated by passing Level 4 OccupationalPerformance Capacity (OPC) test and/or pre-employment physicaladministered by CRMC at offer, requiredAnalytical ability to apply criteria and evaluate information tomake decisionsStrong verbal and written communication skills; and excellentinterpersonal skills in teaming with patients, medical staff and thepublicDetail oriented with proven ability to multitaskProfessional appearance and ease in developing rapport with othersAbility to see with close, distance, full color, peripheral, fulldepth vision and adjust focus, requiredAbility to relate well with all levels of the hospital/facility andmedical staff, requiredAbility to care for patients of all nationalities, cultures,beliefs, self-identifications, and ages, requiredAbility to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations;ability to work under pressure and stress; requiredKnowledge of The Joint Commission accreditation process andrequirements, preferredEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Graduate of an approved EMT program and successful completion of EMSState Board Exam, requiredCurrent BLS Certification, requiredCurrent valid Kansas Drivers License, requiredSuccessful completion of Field internship, requiredSuccessful completion of CRMC EMS Orientation, requiredOne-year hospital ED experience, preferred