EMT, PRN

Description

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.

Demonstrates   Competency in the Following Areas:

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.

Requirements

Additional   duties if employed in the Hospital Emergency Department:

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 inserviced,   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 inservice meetings.

Maintains policies and procedures   established by the department.

Enhances professional growth and   development through participation in educational programs, current   literature, inservices 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.

Professional Requirements:

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 inservices and returns in a   timely fashion.

Attends annual review and department   inservices 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.

Regulatory Requirements:

· High school graduate or equivalent.

· Current BLS Certification.

· Current EMT- Basic Certification.

· Current state driver’s license and excellent driving record.

Language Skills:

· Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

· Additional languages preferred.

Skills:

· Basic computer knowledge

Physical Demands:

· Normal Emergency Department environment. Continuous exposure to biological hazards. Frequent exposure to unpleasant fumes and odors. Close eye work. Hearing of normal and soft tones. Distinguish smells, distinguish temperatures by touch and proximity. Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, and reaching. Lifting up to 100 pounds. Carrying up to 100 pounds. Pushing/pulling up to 350 pounds.

· This position is a safety sensitive position pursuant to Amendment 98 to the Arkansas Constitution § 2(25). A safety sensitive position means any position in which a person performing the position while under the influence of marijuana may constitute a threat to health or safety. This position is therefore “safety sensitive” due to the fact it requires the following: performing life-threatening procedures; working with hazardous or flammable materials, controlled substances, food, or medicine; and a lapse of attention while working in this position could result in injury, illness, or death.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising patient care.