Emergency Medical Technician - Howard - PRN

Emergency Medical Technician

Join Community Health Network, a healthcare organization dedicated to providing exceptional care to its neighbors. The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) plays a crucial role in driving an ambulance to emergency scenes, assessing patients, administering treatments, and transporting them to facilities.

Responsibilities

• Drive the ambulance safely in accordance with Indiana law and area mapping systems
• Operate ambulance and hospital radio equipment according to hospital policies and procedures
• Complete initial and ongoing patient assessments and take appropriate actions when significant changes are recognized
• Gather and relay pertinent patient information to the Emergency Department via cellular telephone/radio system and written reports
• Administer basic life support treatments, including non-visualized airways and IV maintenance, and treat patients based on age-specific issues
• Assist paramedics with advanced life support care, adhering to standing orders and protocols
• Clean and restock the ambulance and garage area as needed
• Offer assistance to emergency physicians and nurses in the Emergency Department
• Think independently to ensure daily job assignments are completed without direct supervision
• Assist in orienting new EMTs, Paramedics, and students
• Attend unit in-services and educational programs
• Maintain current certification records on all required skill levels
• Perform phlebotomy as per Community Howard Regional Health Policies and Procedures
• Maintain the privacy and security of protected health information (PHI)

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• 6-12 months experience with an ambulance service (Preferred)
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certifications/licenses
• Current certification records on all required skill levels
• Committed to teamwork, communication, and problem-solving