Emergency Medical Technician-2

Beth Israel Lahey Health

13d • $24 - $32

About The Position

The Emergency Medical Technician responds to emergent and non-emergent requests for medical transportation and provides care primarily in the hospital environment, and in the pre-hospital environment when required, within the scope of practice. The role also provides safe and efficient patient transportation to an appropriate facility or residence.

The EMT responds to dispatcher requests, operates emergency vehicles in accordance with applicable Massachusetts laws, completes required documentation, and ensures the vehicle and equipment are clean, stocked, maintained, and ready for response. The EMT provides pre-hospital care at the EMT-B level, performs BLS assessments and skills, follows state and Region IV protocols, and communicates accurate radio reports. The position requires professional, cooperative interactions with patients, families, coworkers, community emergency services, hospital staff, physicians, and other allied health professionals. The EMT also participates in continued learning and adopts relevant new technology and procedures.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• EMT Basic License and Basic Life Support certification.
• Current Massachusetts EMT License.
• Current Massachusetts driver's license.
• 0–1 years of related work experience.
• Experience with computer systems, including web-based applications and some Microsoft Office applications such as Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or Access.
• Ability to provide patient care to youth (6 months to 16 years), young adults (16–30 years), middle-aged adults (30–60 years), and elderly patients (60 years and older).
• Ability to perform very heavy work, exerting more than 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or 50 pounds continually; the employee is physically active in all elements of the job.
• Ability to make decisions, solve problems, organize work, and seek assistance in difficult or unpredictable situations.
• Ability to communicate moderately complex information in English in writing and to communicate effectively in English with staff, patients, families, and external customers.
• Working knowledge of standard concepts, practices, procedures, and policies; ability to work respectfully with others and provide professional, service-oriented customer care, including remaining calm in stressful situations.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience as an Emergency Medical Technician.

Responsibilities

• Respond promptly and safely to non-emergent and emergency calls as directed by the dispatcher; maintain knowledge of local geography and traffic patterns.
• Operate and park the vehicle in accordance with applicable Massachusetts laws and local fire, police, or hospital directions.
• Complete accurate and legible run reports and other required documentation, including a vehicle and equipment checklist each shift; obtain insurance information from the transferring institution or receiving hospital.
• Keep the vehicle and equipment ready for response, know the location and proper use of equipment and radios, restock after runs within 15 minutes, maintain cleanliness, fuel, and supplies, and report damaged or unsafe equipment to the Supervisor.
• Provide pre-hospital care at the EMT-B level, complete BLS patient assessments, perform BLS skills, follow state and Region IV treatment protocols, and provide concise radio reports.
• Maintain professional and cooperative relationships with patients, families, employees, community emergency service providers, hospital staff, physicians, and other allied health professionals; represent Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and EMS Services positively.
• Participate in continued learning and learn and use new technology and procedures relevant to the role and organization.

Benefits

• Base hourly pay range of $24.00–$32.30; additional compensation may be available through shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime, and other applicable pay practices.

What This Job Offers

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