Advanced EMT-Huntsville EMS - FT - Shift Varies

Huntsville Hospital•Huntsville, AL

64d

About The Position

This position administers life support care to sick and injured persons in pre-hospital setting, in accordance withstatewide Treatment Protocols and HEMSI Medical Control Physicians, as authorized and directed by physician and/orparamedic.

Requirements

Mathematical Skills - Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using wholenumbers, common fractions, and decimals
State of Alabama EMSP License as EMT
Healthcare Provider CPR Certification
EVOC - once employed/promoted must obtain and maintain
Valid and current driver's license
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and requiredundergraduate EMT certificate
Language Skills - Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenanceinstructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees oforganization.
Writing Skills - Ability to legibly write routine reports and correspondence.

Responsibilities

Assesses nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures to be followed orneed for additional assistance.
Works efficiently to restore and stabilize cardiac, pulselessness, non-breathing patients.
Administers initial treatment at emergency scene and takes and records patient's vital signs.
Remains in good driving status and maintains insurable driving status.
Communicates with hospital/TCC personnel by HEMSI approved communication methods.
Maintains up to date credentials regarding licensing and protocol changes.
Appropriately documents patient care in all HEMSI approved reporting methods.
Observes all safety and security procedures for their vehicle and station.
Maintains unit in constant state of readiness through supplies and equipment restocking
Efficiently cleans and performs minor maintenance to emergency vehicle.
Maintains a clean and orderly vehicle and station
Assists in direction and coordination of additional personnel on scene, including volunteer responders.
Faithfully reports to work and maintains acceptable attendance
Provides excellent customer service to patients and family members
Meets the HEMSI standard on response times
Demonstrates proper attendance and punctuality requirement
Time management and prioritizing - uses time efficiently with existing resources
Dependability/Reliability - completes tasks on time and accepts responsibility for the best of the organization
Maintains standards for safety and security procedures
Upholds and implements HEMSI policy and procedures of employment
Pursues training and development opportunities; strives to build knowledge and skills in order to share with theorganization.
Strong oral communication skills - to comfort and explain procedures to the patient and family members, giveorders, and relay information to others
Exhibits effective written communication in patient documentation
Demonstrates teamwork with co-workers and supports organizational success
Displays confidence in self and others
Provides excellent customer service
Exhibits strong interpersonal skill and compassion to offer emotional support in patient care
Maintains highest standards of professionalism
Maintains HIPPA guidelines and HEMSI privacy policies concerning confidentiality in dealing with patients,patient family members, and others within the community
Problem solving - discovers, analyzes, and solves problems to overcome obstacles
Initiative - identifies opportunities and issues, and proactively acts to follow through on work activities tocapitalize or resolve them
Innovative - generates unique ideas for improving work
Listening - accurately receives information and reciprocates effectively to party received from
Navigation skills - ability to reach desired destinations and minimize incidents of getting lost in routes
Exhibits adaptability - can change in demanding work environment when unexpected events happen for thebest environmental fit
Decision making skills - can make accurate judgments and can weigh significant risks in making criticaldecisions
Demonstrates attention to detail in patient care reporting
Assesses patient's condition and assists Paramedic in determining a course of treatment