Emergency Medical Technician PRN
Northwest Health · Valparaiso, IN · 2 days ago
HealthcarePart-time
Job Summary
The Emergency Medical Technician I (EMT I) provides basic emergency medical care and transportation in accordance with applicable state laws, departmental policies, and established clinical protocols. Working under the direction of a Paramedic or clinical leader, the EMT I supports patient care within the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) department and ensures the safe, efficient delivery of pre-hospital care.
About the Role
Maintains equipment, documents patient information, promotes safety and communication within the EMS team, and performs other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities
- Provides basic emergency medical care in accordance with applicable state scope of practice and departmental policies and procedures.
- Assists with patient assessment, vital sign monitoring, and delivery of care under the supervision of a Paramedic or clinical leader.
- Administers first aid treatments, such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), bandaging wounds, controlling bleeding, immobilizing fractures, and assisting with breathing as assigned.
- Operates emergency vehicles safely and in compliance with hospital policy and local traffic laws.
- Conducts vehicle and equipment checks at the start of each shift to ensure readiness and compliance with standards.
- Maintains and restocks supplies and equipment necessary for patient care.
- Demonstrates proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and follows infection control procedures.
- Completes accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR) in accordance with regulatory guidelines and organizational policy.
- Escalates patient care or operational concerns through the proper chain of command.
- Collaborates with paramedics, nurses, and physicians to provide continuity of care upon patient transfer to a medical facility.
Requirements
- Technical School completion of a state-approved Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) training program required.
- Technical School EMT Advanced course preferred.
- Experience working in a hospital-based emergency department, ambulance service, or critical care transport unit preferred.
Qualifications
- Knowledge of EMS protocols, emergency response procedures, and basic life support techniques.
- Ability to safely operate emergency vehicles and perform routine vehicle and equipment checks.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with patients, families, and clinical teams.
- Familiarity with documentation standards in electronic medical record (EMR) systems.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure in dynamic and fast-paced environments.
- Commitment to patient safety, infection control, and use of PPE.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and respond quickly to changing clinical situations.
Skills
- Knowledge of EMS protocols, emergency response procedures, and basic life support techniques.
- Ability to safely operate emergency vehicles and perform routine vehicle and equipment checks.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with patients, families, and clinical teams.
- Familiarity with documentation standards in electronic medical record (EMR) systems.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure in dynamic and fast-paced environments.
- Commitment to patient safety, infection control, and use of PPE.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and respond quickly to changing clinical situations.
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