Emergency Medical Technician, Full-time

About the role

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. The Emergency Medical Technician responds to both non-emergent and emergent requests for medical transportation, provides emergency and non-emergency care predominately in the hospital environment and when required in the pre-hospital environment, all within the scope of practice. You will also provide safe and efficient transportation of the patient to the appropriate facility or residence.

Responsibilities

• Responds promptly to requests for non-emergent and emergency calls as directed by the dispatcher in a timely and safe manner.
• 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 designated by local fire, police, or hospital for patient pick-up and discharge.
• Completes documentation and records according to department policy, including accurate and timely electronic Patient Care Reports (PCR) for each patient and vehicle/equipment checklists 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.
• Keeps vehicle clean, maintains fuel levels, and restocks supplies as needed; reports damaged or unsafe equipment to Supervisor upon identification.
• Renders pre-hospital care at EMT-B level, including complete and accurate BLS (Basic Life Support) patient assessments and proficiency in all BLS skills.
• Adheres to state and Region IV BLS treatment protocols and provides accurate and concise radio reports.
• Maintains a pleasant and professional manner with all patients and their families.
• Maintains a good working relationship with fellow employees, community emergency service providers, hospital staff, physicians, and other allied health professionals.
• Represents Lahey Hospital and 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 embraces technological advances to communicate information effectively and efficiently.
• EMS staff members will be cross-trained to assist in the Emergency Department as needed.
• Performs all other duties as needed or directed to meet the needs of the department.

Organizational Requirements

• Maintains strict adherence to the Lahey Clinic Confidentiality Policy.
• Incorporates Lahey Clinic Guiding Principles, Mission Statement, and Goals into daily activities.
• Complies with all Lahey Clinic Policies and behavioral expectations of the department.
• Maintains courteous and effective interactions with colleagues and patients.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the job description, performance expectations, and competency assessment.
• Demonstrates a commitment toward meeting and exceeding the needs of customers and consistently adheres to Customer Service standards.
• Participates in departmental and/or interdepartmental quality improvement activities.
• Participates in and successfully completes Mandatory Education.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Current MA Basic EMT Certification.
• Current AHA BLS Certification.
• Current MA driver’s License.
• 0-1 years related work experience required.
• Experience with computer systems required, including web-based applications and some Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel).

Pay

The pay range for this position is $23.25 - $31.29 per hour. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, including seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

Additional Information

As a health care organization, we require all staff to be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.