Emergency Medical Technician

OhioHealth • Cambridge, MA

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About The Position

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more – in our careers and in our communities. Job Description Summary: Provide primary BLS Life Support Care to include medical evaluation, treatment and stabilization of the critically ill and injured as well as on-going monitoring of patient’s vitals during transport. This will require working directly with physicians and nursing staff to inform and receive patient information regarding the patient's condition on arrival or prior to transporting.

Requirements

• High School or GED (Required)
• Patient assessment skills
• Airway management
• Bleeding Control
• Splint Application
• Knowledge of Equipment
• Knowledge of Protocols
• Knowledge of Scope of Practice
• Administration of EMT level medications

Responsibilities

• Performs primary job responsibilities listed for Emergency Medical Technician to include response, patient assessment, vital signs, patient monitoring and diagnostics, patient moving and lifting, medication administration.
• Maintaining Equipment in proper working order
• Daily cleaning to include mandatory weekly disinfecting of ambulances/equipment and station.
• Report writing and documentation
• As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties.
• The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED