Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
US-CT-New London
*YNHH External Careers
Req #: 76591
Type: Full Time Benefits Eligible
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Overview: To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day. Under the supervision of the Manager, Emergency Services and the Clinical Coordinator/Chief paramedic. the L+M Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) is responsible for providing safe ambulance transportation and patient care for patients. EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran Responsibilities: * 1. Establishes a professional rapport with patients and staff. * 2. Collaborates with other pre-hospital team members to assure that appropriate level of treatment is performed. * 3. Transfer patients to the emergency department of a hospital or other healthcare facility. * 4. Respond to 911 calls for emergency medical assistance. * 5. Report their observations and treatment to physicians, nurses, or other healthcare facility staff. * 6. Document medical care given to patients. * 7. Acts as a role model in area of expertise and professional practice by being self-directed, self-motivated, maintaining expertise and promoting the emergency medical services system. * 8. Facilitates and models development of critical thinking, problem solving and communications skills among the students. * 9. Maintains current knowledge of relevant issues, trends, and practices in the area of emergency medical services. * 10. Promotes professional self-development * 11. Assess a patient?s condition and determine a course of treatment. * 12. Provide first-aid treatment or life support care to sick or injured patients * 13. Supports leadership in ensuring that excellent customer service standards are met. * 14. Reinforces behaviors consistent with customer service standards. * 15. Transport patients safely in an ambulance. * 16. Operates an emergency vehicle in a safe manner consistent with YNHHS policies. * 17. Adheres to all applicable state EMS protocols, sponsor hospital guidelines, and YNHHS policies and procedures. * 18. Constructs a personal development plan based on self-evaluation and peer review. * 19. Inventory, replace, and clean supplies and equipment after use * 20. Assists in the care and maintenance of equipment. Qualifications: EDUCATION EMS certification/licensure at the EMT level, other health care licensure /certification, or other subject matter expertise in the area of healthcare, public safety, EMS, or education is preferred EXPERIENCE Pre-hospital experience, other healthcare experience, or other needed area of expertise experience strongly encouraged. Must maintain certification as a CT and RI EMT LICENSURE State of CT EMT Certification required, EMS certification/licensure at or above the EMT level in RI is preferred at hire or must be obtained in the first 6 month of employment, other health care licensure/certification desirable, Current AHA BCLS is required.
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