Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

Omaha Tribe of Nebraska•Macy, NE

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides emergency medical services to all medical and trauma patients within the Macy community and surrounding areas. Duties demand contact with patients, medical staff at the receiving facilities, members of the Tribe, general public, IHS facilities, providers and officials of county, state and federal agencies. Attends and participates in continuing education programs and maintains certifications. Duties require good decision making and problem solving skills based on data collected from patient assessment. Needs to have flexible working schedules and is subject to frequent interruptions. Must learn the main geographical area of operations and surrounding areas including all housing projects, rural homes, receiving hospitals, businesses, etc.

Requirements

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
Must pass pre-employment physical, drug test, and background check
Possess a valid Driver's License, must be insurable under tribal insurance.
Must possess current State of Nebraska EMT License.
Must be CPR certified (American Heart Association).
Knowledge of assessments, treatments, and procedures pertaining to EMS in accordance with State regulations and protocols.
Proficient in radio communication and able to report patient conditions to receiving hospitals while observing proper radio etiquette.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient and hospital matters.
Effective utilization of proper channels of communication and adherence to the chain of command.
Strong time management and attendance record maintenance.
Active participation in staff meetings and projects.
Positive attitude towards position and co-workers.
Adaptability to perform additional duties as assigned.
Excellent interpersonal skills to interact with patients, medical staff at receiving facilities, members of the Tribe, general public, IHS facilities, providers, and officials of county, state, and federal agencies.
Commitment to attending and participating in continuing education programs to maintain certifications.
Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills based on data collected from patient assessments.
Familiarity with the main geographical area of operations and surrounding areas, including housing projects, rural homes, receiving hospitals, businesses, etc.
Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such actions.
Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with patients, family members, personnel, the general public, etc.
Must be able to relate information effectively concerning a patient's condition.
Must be able to work as a team member and have flexibility, personal integrity and the ability to work effectively with all patient's family members, general public, etc.
Is involved with patient personnel, visitors, government agencies, etc. under all conditions and circumstances.

Responsibilities

Must be knowledgeable in assessments, treatments and procedures pertaining to EMS in accordance with State regulations and protocols.
Must be able to report patient conditions to receiving hospitals via radio and observe proper radio etiquette.
Must maintain confidentiality of patient and hospital matters.
Use proper channels of communication/chain of command.
Maintain good time and attendance records and participate in staff meetings and projects.
Have a positive attitude toward position and co-workers.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Attends and participates in continuing education programs and maintains certifications.
Duties require good decision making and problem solving skills based on data collected from patient assessment.
Needs to have flexible working schedules and is subject to frequent interruptions.
Must learn the main geographical area of operations and surrounding areas including all housing projects, rural homes, receiving hospitals, businesses, etc.
Additional duties as assigned