Emergency Medical Technician EMT

Responsibilities

• Perform Department of Transportation (DOT) and Non-DOT drug and alcohol testing
• Prepare patients for physical examinations, including taking vital signs and any required or requested ancillary testing including but not limited to vaccines and injections, phlebotomy, pulmonary function tests, audiogram testing and respirator fit testing
• Absorb patients for rapid screening tests (influenza, strep, mono, glucose, etc.)
• Assist providers during examination and treatment
• Determine nature and extent of illness or injury to establish first aid procedures to be followed or need for additional assistance, basing decisions on statements of persons involved, examination of patient, and knowledge of emergency medical practice
• Perform routine medical procedures as ordered by treating clinician as well as triaging emergent patients as needed
• Prepare and assist clinician with procedure set up and injury care
• Dispense medications and DME as ordered by the treating clinician and in accordance with state regulations
• Administer prescribed first-aid treatment potentially performing such activities as application of splints, administration of oxygen or intravenous injections, treatment of minor wounds or abrasions, or administration of artificial resuscitation
• In partnership with center leadership, assist with patient flow and volume
• Keep patients informed of expected wait times during all aspects of the center visit
• Cross trained to perform Front Office duties including greeting patients, obtaining authorization, check in/out, communicating wait times, answering multi-line telephone system, distributing employer results/paperwork, etc.

Qualifications

• Education Level: High School Diploma or GED
• Certification as an Emergency Medical Technician
• Must meet credentials in the state of employment in accordance with state requirements and applicable regulations
• CPR/First Aid Certification
• Drug Screen Collection, Breath Alcohol Certification, and Hair and Oral Fluids Collection certifications