What are the responsibilities and job description for the EMT position at Chesapeake Regional Medical Center?
Summary
The EMT is a highly motivated and dedicated Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) that will bring essential healthcare services directly to the community. It is a pivotal role in providing vital primary care services and fostering community health and wellness. The EMT is responsible for assisting in direct patient care under the guidance and direction of a Physician, Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant, or Registered Nurse. Tasks are based on accepted standards of outpatient practice and are performed within the scope of education, training and experience of the EMT.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
These duties and responsibilities described below represent the general tasks performed on a daily basis. Any other duties as needed to drive to the vision fulfill the mission and abide by the values of the organization.
Assist the provider team to deliver high-quality, healthcare services directly to patients within the scope of practice, including handling urgent or emergent patient care needs.
Contributes to the plan of care, implements, reports and documents patient care in accordance with department policies, standard of care and scope of practice
Demonstrates competence in handling the infant/pediatric age group, adolescent age group, and adult/geriatric age group.
Interview and accurately collect patient information and demographics and review/verify patient insurance coverage and complete patient registration and updates to registration, as needed.
Ensures the unit is adequately supplied at the start of each shift, including patient care supplies as well as adequate fresh water, fuel, and other vehicle supplies.
Engage with community members to build trust, rapport, and awareness of available healthcare services.
Considers the cultural, psychosocial, spiritual, age specific and educational needs of the patient population served.
Demonstrates commitment to health equity, social justice, and serving vulnerable populations.
Demonstrate a commitment to flexible work scheduling to support participation in various community events as requested.
Drive and maintain the vehicle to safely transport staff and equipment to and from designated community sites.
Demonstrate excellent competence in operating emergency and/or large-sized vehicles.
Maintains safety as a primary role throughout all aspects of care and transportation.
Maintains schedule of required maintenance for vehicle and ensures maintenance is completed in coordination with leadership.
May be temporarily assigned to duties or areas outside of the primary role, in accordance with organizational policies, which may include participation in on-call or backup rotations.
Attend required hospital-wide orientations, meetings, and in-services.
Demonstrate a commitment to flexible work scheduling when necessary to ensure patient care.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and Experience
Minimum Required Education: High School Diploma or equivalent with post-training as an Emergency Medical Technician.
Preferred Education: N/A
Experience: One (1) or more years recent patient care related experience is preferred.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Maintain a valid Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification applicable to the state of practice.
Must hold, or obtain within 30 days of hire, and maintain American Heart Association BLS Certification.
Must hold and maintain a valid Driver’s License, automotive insurance, and acceptable Motor Vehicle Record in compliance with organizational policy and/or demonstrate a reliable method of transportation for work responsibilities.
Education
Required- Technical/other training or better in Emergency Medical Tech
Licenses & Certifications
Required- Basic Life Saving
- Emergency Medical Technic
- Valid Driver License
Equal Opportunity Employer
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