EMT-Basic - Radford Transport - Flex or PRN

Carilion Clinic•Radford, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Emergency Medical Technician administers basic life support care and transport to patients in pre-hospital settings as authorized and directed by a physician. This role involves performing a variety of skills in acute and non-acute ground transport settings, responding to medical emergencies in a 911 context, and protecting life by administering cardiac and trauma support. The EMT-Basic administers initial treatment at emergency scenes, assesses patient response, and makes necessary adjustments. They are also responsible for gathering and analyzing information, using reason when dealing with emotional topics, managing difficult customer situations, and maintaining confidentiality. All driving positions require a current driving record and meeting eligibility requirements.

Requirements

High School graduate or equivalent required.
Must be certified as an Emergency Medical Technician in the State of Virginia.
AHA BLS - HCP required.
HAZMAT Awareness and PHTLS or BTLS Basic required within one year of hire date.
Provide a copy of your current driving record and meet eligibility requirements.
Maintain continuing education hours to meet re-certification status as required by State (National) standards.

Responsibilities

Administers basic life support care and transport to patients in pre-hospital settings as authorized and directed by physician.
Performs a variety of skills related to acute and non-acute settings in ground transport.
Responds to medical emergencies in a 911 setting and protects life and administers cardiac and trauma support when needed.
Administers initial treatment at emergency scene, assesses patient response and makes adjustments as needed.
Gathers and analyzes information and uses reason when dealing with emotional topics.
Manages difficult customer situations and maintains confidentiality.
Assesses nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures to be followed, or need for additional assistance.
Administers emergency procedures such as extrication of patient, defibrillation, and other non-invasive treatments.
Administers medications and initiates treatments at the basic level.
Observes, records, and reports to physician or command center personnel, patient’s condition and reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents.
Utilizes excellent communication skills in dealing with staff, peers, patients, and family members in diverse situations.
Keeps current on treatment techniques, protocol changes and application of new drugs, material, and equipment.
Takes responsibility for own actions and those of support team members.
Coordinates activities with external entities if needed.
Prepares required reports and maintains records of activities.
Obtains all information needed for insurance billings of patients and has knowledge of covered and non-covered charges as they pertain to ambulance services, and insurance guidelines.
Writes clearly and presents numerical data/patient reports effectively and on time.
Maintains knowledge of basic computer skills and applicable software.
Checks daily units assigned, clean and stocks, and reports any malfunctions to the in-house mechanic.
Maintains cost efficiency in supplies and uses resources appropriately.
Transports patients to hospital and non-hospital sites observing safety guidelines.
Maintains basic transport medical knowledge and abilities.
Maintains an excellent driving record and may operate vehicle to emergency scene.
Maintains knowledge of state and federal laws, and follows agency protocols, Carilion Policies and Procedures regarding safety and patient care.
Maintains continuing education requirements by National, State, and Carilion standards.