Emergency Medical Technician

Job Description

Responds promptly to requests for non-emergent and emergency calls as directed by the dispatcher in a timely and safe manner. Upon receiving request from dispatcher, responds to request in a timely fashion. Maintains sufficient knowledge of area geography and traffic patterns. Follows Massachusetts Laws, Chapter 89, Section 7 and Chapter 90, Sections 7, 13, 14, 16, and 17 regarding emergency vehicle operation. Parks vehicle in areas designed by local fire, police, or hospital for patient pick-up and discharge.

• Completes documentation and records according to department policy.
• Runs report will be completed accurately and legibly.
• Completes vehicle and equipment checklist on every shift.
• Obtains insurance information from transferring institution or receiving hospital.
• Ensures vehicle and equipment are ready for response at all times.
• Knows location and proper use of all equipment and radios.
• Restocks vehicle and equipment within 15 minutes of run.
• Keeps vehicle clean and maintains fuel and stock as needed.
• Reports damaged or unsafe equipment to Supervisor upon problem identification.
• Renders pre-hospital care at EMT-B level.
• Performs complete and accurate BLS (Basic Life Support) patient assessments.
• Is proficient in all BLS skills.
• Gives accurate and concise radio reports.
• Maintains a good working relationship with fellow employees, community emergency service providers, hospital staff, physicians and other allied health professionals.
• Represents Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and the EMS Services in a positive, professional manner.
• Interacts with hospital employees in a spirit of cooperation and in the patient's best interest.
• Participates in continued learning and possesses a willingness and ability to learn and utilize new technology and procedures that continue to develop in their role and throughout the organization.
• Embraces technological advances that allow us to communicate information effectively and efficiently based on role.

Essential Responsibilities

Responds promptly to requests for non-emergent and emergency calls as directed by the dispatcher in a timely and safe manner. Upon receiving request from dispatcher, responds to request in a timely fashion. Maintains sufficient knowledge of area geography and traffic patterns. Follows Massachusetts Laws, Chapter 89, Section 7 and Chapter 90, Sections 7, 13, 14, 16, and 17 regarding emergency vehicle operation. Parks vehicle in areas designed by local fire, police, or hospital for patient pick-up and discharge.

• Completes documentation and records according to department policy.
• Runs report will be completed accurately and legibly.
• Completes vehicle and equipment checklist on every shift.
• Obtains insurance information from transferring institution or receiving hospital.
• Ensures vehicle and equipment are ready for response at all times.
• Knows location and proper use of all equipment and radios.
• Restocks vehicle and equipment within 15 minutes of run.
• Keeps vehicle clean and maintains fuel and stock as needed.
• Reports damaged or unsafe equipment to Supervisor upon problem identification.
• Renders pre-hospital care at EMT-B level.
• Performs complete and accurate BLS (Basic Life Support) patient assessments.
• Is proficient in all BLS skills.
• Gives accurate and concise radio reports.
• Maintains a good working relationship with fellow employees, community emergency service providers, hospital staff, physicians and other allied health professionals.
• Represents Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and the EMS Services in a positive, professional manner.
• Interacts with hospital employees in a spirit of cooperation and in the patient's best interest.
• Participates in continued learning and possesses a willingness and ability to learn and utilize new technology and procedures that continue to develop in their role and throughout the organization.
• Embraces technological advances that allow us to communicate information effectively and efficiently based on role.

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Certificate 1 EMT Basic License required.
• Certificate 2 Basic Life Support required.
• 0-1 years related work experience required.
• Current MA EMT License.
• Holds current MA drivers License.
• Experience with computer systems required, including web based applications and some Microsoft Office applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access.

Preferred Qualifications

• One year experience as an Emergency Medical Technician preferred.

Competencies

• Decision Making: Ability to make decisions that are guided by general instructions and practices requiring some interpretation.
• Problem Solving: Ability to address problems that are varied, requiring analysis or interpretation of the situation using direct observation, knowledge and skills based on general precedents.
• Independence of Action: Ability to follow precedents and procedures. May set priorities and organize work within general guidelines. Seeks assistance when confronted with difficult and/or unpredictable situations.
• Written Communications: Ability to summarize and communicate in English moderately complex information in varied written formats to internal and external customers.
• Oral Communications: Ability to comprehend and converse in English to communicate effectively with medical center staff, patients, families and external customers.
• Knowledge: Ability to demonstrate full working knowledge of standard concepts, practices, procedures and policies with the ability to use them in varied situations.
• Team Work: Ability to interact respectfully with other employees, professional staff and/or external contacts to offer ideas, identify issues, obtain information or deliver services.
• Customer Service: Ability to provide a high level of customer service to patients, visitors, staff and external customers in a professional, service-oriented, respectful manner using skills in active listening and problem solving. Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.

Age Based Competencies

• Employees in this job must be competent to provide patient care to the following age groups: Youth: 6 months to 16 years, Young adult: 16-30 years, Middle Age: 30 - 60 years, Elderly: 60 +.

Pay Range

$24.00 - $32.30