Emergency Medical Technician

Brown Medicine • Cranston, RI

40d • $23 - $43 • Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Medical Director and LifePACT Manager or designee, this role performs EMT duties including patient care, training, equipment maintenance, and research. The position requires maintaining clinical skills, knowledge of current literature, and adherence to training objectives. The EMT's role in patient care is distinct and does not supersede that of an RN or Paramedic once responsibility is transferred. Brown University Health employees are expected to embody the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence, and demonstrate core Success Factors such as Instilling Trust, Valuing Differences, Patient and Community Focus, and Collaboration.

Requirements

• High School Degree or equivalent
• Current State of Rhode Island EMT-B license
• Knowledgeable in use and routine maintenance of all equipment and supplies used by LifePact Ambulance
• Must be able to read, speak, legibly write, and comprehend the English language without restriction
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients with consideration of aging processes, human development stages, and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.
• Current BLS certification (instructor status preferred).
• Maintains certifications as mandated by the position.
• Valid and current driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Emergency Vehicle Operators Course (EVOC) certification within one year of employment.
• Maintains clinical skill proficiency and knowledge base within scope of practice, including patient assessment and history and physical.
• Skill maintenance may be performed at Rhode Island Hospital and other facilities under the supervision of the Medical Director or designee, by attending courses or lectures, through simulation or observational experience, and in other ways as approved by the Medical Director and the manager.
• Must be prepared for unrestricted travel in ambulances, cars, trucks, boats, airplanes, and helicopters.
• Must be capable of performing in cramped quarters, any type of weather condition, and other risks including hazardous materials.
• Must possess and maintain physical condition that allows running, climbing, and carrying of medical equipment and lifting of patients.
• Able to stand erect from a squatting position while lifting 175 pounds between two people – agility testing will be monitored annually.
• Free of motion sickness or history thereof or any physical ailment that may impair consciousness or cognitive ability.
• Visual acuity meeting the vision requirements as set by the Rhode Island Registry of Motor Vehicles, even if licensed outside the state of Rhode Island.
• Visual color discrimination for identifying labels, patient assessment, read placards, etc.
• Hearing adequate to converse in normal tones, hear equipment sounds and alarms, use radios and other communications devices, and perform other job tasks (including corrected).

Nice To Haves

• One year experience in emergency medical care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs non-invasive patient care alongside the critical care paramedic during transport in accordance with established standards, protocols, and policies under the supervision of the physician medical director (or his/her designee).
• Provides comprehensive, effective, and safe non-invasive care to any patient transported by LifePACT.
• Assists in the development of patient care protocols and methods.
• Participates in training curricula and research.
• Completes patient documentation (written and electronic) per Rhode Island Hospital and The Rhode Island Department of Health: Division of EMS in a timely fashion to expedite patient billing.
• Maintains positive communication (written and spoken) while interfacing with fellow employees, patients, patient families, referring hospitals, and the community.
• Upholds and adheres to LifePACT policies and procedures.
• Upholds safety standards as set by Rhode Island Hospital and The Rhode Island Department of Health.
• Reports to remote locations for duty.
• Responds to on-call emergencies, disasters, and major incidents.
• Attends required staff and educational meetings and remains current with literature pertaining to relevant program areas of interest.
• Performs data entry and clerical assistance.
• Assists with Emergency Department communications and dispatch at and for the communications center.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.
• In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate

What This Job Offers

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