Advanced EMT - PRN

Uintah Basin Healthcare current open positions•Roosevelt, UT

19h

About The Position

Responsible for the assessment and basic management of medical, trauma, and environmental emergencies under the supervision of on or off-line medical control. assists with patient care based on individual patient needs within the scope of practice under the direct supervision of the EMS Coordinator. Duties and Responsibilities Demonstrates Competency in the Following Areas: In the field, the EMT responsibilities include: triage, CPR, oxygen therapy, shock prevention, splinting, spinal immobilization, and vehicular extrication. Ability to establish patient airway with oral or naso-pharyngeal airway. Able to ventilate a patient with a mask/ambu bag when necessary. Ability to suction oral secretions when necessary. Immobilizes extremities on trauma patients; applies direct pressure to control hemorrhaging. Notifies appropriate license personnel when the patient complains of pain. Performs and assists with technical skills as defined in the scope of practice. Adheres to Ambulance policies addressing standard precautions, safety regulations, and guidelines. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and the skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care to the patients served. Able to interpret data about the patient's status in order to identify each patient's age-specific needs and provide the care needed by the patient group. Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors. Documents patient care performed, including vital signs, care, and observations. Transports patient and supplies safely. Maintains ambulance supplies and equipment. Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized, and function under stressful situations. Professional Requirements Ensures that appearance and personal conduct are professional at all times. Excellent attendance record. Wears appropriate clothing for job functions. Wears ID badge. Works at maintaining a good rapport and a cooperative working relationship with physicians, administration, and staff. Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner in the community. Maintains patient confidentiality at all times. Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices. Communicates in an effective and efficient manner with all documentation, with all coworkers, patients, and physicians. Maintains regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Current EMT Certification
Current BLS Certification

Responsibilities

triage
CPR
oxygen therapy
shock prevention
splinting
spinal immobilization
vehicular extrication
establish patient airway with oral or naso-pharyngeal airway
ventilate a patient with a mask/ambu bag when necessary
suction oral secretions when necessary
immobilize extremities on trauma patients
apply direct pressure to control hemorrhaging
notify appropriate license personnel when the patient complains of pain
perform and assist with technical skills as defined in the scope of practice
adhere to Ambulance policies addressing standard precautions, safety regulations, and guidelines
demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and the skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care to the patients served
interpret data about the patient's status in order to identify each patient's age-specific needs and provide the care needed by the patient group
treat patients and their families with respect and dignity
perform all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors
document patient care performed, including vital signs, care, and observations
transport patient and supplies safely
maintain ambulance supplies and equipment
demonstrate the ability to be flexible, organized, and function under stressful situations
ensure that appearance and personal conduct are professional at all times
maintain an excellent attendance record
wear appropriate clothing for job functions
wear ID badge
work at maintaining a good rapport and a cooperative working relationship with physicians, administration, and staff
represent the organization in a positive and professional manner in the community
maintain patient confidentiality at all times
comply with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices
communicate in an effective and efficient manner with all documentation, with all coworkers, patients, and physicians
maintain regulatory requirements