EMT PRN - Ambulance

Responsibilities

• Visually and manually checks assigned EMS unit and equipment for functional readiness upon reporting for duty.
• Responds to dispatched calls within one (1) minute of notification between the hours of 0800 and 2300; then no more than three (3) minutes between the hours of 2300 and 0800.
• Completes Patient Care Report and documents applicable medical procedures and protocols.
• Accurately completes patient information on billing sheet and marks charge code according to the service provided.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the departments Standing Orders and applies said orders appropriately when indicated.
• Cooperates with ancillary departments and agencies to assure continuity of care and completion on any investigation of illness and/or accident.
• Uses appropriate levels terminology/language when communicating with patients, families, physicians and co-workers.
• Replenishes expended supplies/equipment and sanitizes ambulance after each use.
• Assists with daily station duties and other special details as defined by the Standard Operating Procedure.
• Operates emergency vehicles in a safe manner in accordance with applicable local, state and federal laws.
• Continuously observes patients during transfer and monitors for a change in condition.
• Relays all pertinent information and personal belongings upon arrival to the receiving facility.
• Participates in community awareness programs and public relation events as assigned.
• Follows the hospital exposure control plans/bloodborne and airborne pathogens
• Demonstrates knowledge of techniques, procedures, and correct use of protective barrier equipment.
• Ensures a safe environment by instituting appropriate control measures.
• Attends/completes annual education programs.
• Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.
• Interacts with all of the above in a considerate, helpful, and courteous manner as observed by nurse manager and peers.
• Fosters mature professional relationships with fellow employees in a courteous, friendly manner as measured by management observation and peer input.
• Maintains professional composure and confidence during stressful situations.
• Maintains open communication using appropriate chain of command regarding issues.
• Counsels patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees in a courteous, friendly manner as observed by peers and management.
• Maintains confidentiality of all hospital and patient information at all times as observed by peers and management.
• Presents neat appearance in proper attire and identification as required by the position, department, and the hospitals policy.
• Continuously displays a positive attitude within the department and across departmental lines to contribute to the overall customer service program in place at the hospital.
• Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a department/unit team inter- and intradepartmentally to facilitate the departments/units ability to meet its goals and objectives.
• Utilizes shared management model to facilitate decision-making regarding practice, educational, and quality improvement.
• Participates in a minimum of one staff meeting per quarter.
• Supports the hospital's mission, policies, and procedures.
• Demonstrates competence in using the Cerner computer system.
• Completes work assignments on time/readily accepts assignments.
• Reports to work on time and is at work as scheduled and confirmed by Kronos system.
• Assumes all other duties and responsibilities as necessary.
• Identifies and/or assumes activities relative to the developmental needs of the unit and the nursing department.
• Demonstrates dependability/flexibility in meeting scheduling needs of the unit and hospital.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor.
• EMT-BASIC - EMT-BASIC or EMT-INT - EMT-Intermediate or EMT-ADV - EMT-Advanced or NREMT - NREMT or PARA - Paramedic.
• GADL - Georgia Driver's License.