Emergency Medical Technician EMS - Urgent Care
CHRISTUS Health · Santa Fe, NM · 3 days ago
On-siteHealthcareFull-time
Responsibilities
- Responds to the site of life-threatening situations, emergency medical situations and non-emergency calls.
- Assists in coordinating response activities with physicians to develop a plan of care based upon the assessment of the patient.
- Aids in leading a team of responders by coordinating activities to conduct triage, develop treatment plans, administer medical care and prepare patient for transport to medical facility.
- Ensures the proper functioning of all emergency medical equipment and vehicles through regular checks; makes sure there is an adequate inventory supply maintained aboard emergency vehicles through regular checks.
- Assists in the cleaning of station location.
- Interacts with firefighters, law enforcement and other non-medical personnel at emergency scenes.
- Performs related administrative tasks and all detailed documentation in compliance with Federal, State, and local regulations.
- Handles hazardous materials, and ensures appropriate disposal in hazardous materials containers.
- Ensures compliance to all OSHA regulations for Infection Control, Hazardous Materials Standards, and all job duties.
- Responds to multiple casualty incidents and disasters and assists in providing appropriate medical oversight, triage, care, and transport in coordination with other responders.
- Participates in periodic in-service training, or on an as needed basis, for any certified and non-certified updates relating to Emergency Medical Services and federal, State, and local EMT-B requirements.
- Operates and utilizes an ambulance and related medical care response equipment and tools needed in response situations.
- Makes decisions that conform to the norms, policies, and values of Champion EMS and adhere to federal, state, and local compliance and policy requirements.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma
- DL in state of employment
- BLS