EMT-Basic

Genesis HealthCare • Zanesville, OH

126d

About The Position

This position is responsible for responding to emergency situations, provides skilled emergency and non-emergency services in a variety of areas including emergency medical and rescue operations, basic medical assistance, mentoring, training, quality improvement, public education, and recruitment. The incumbent is responsible for providing supervision and care of patients in the pre-hospital environment including; performing critical basic procedures according to medical protocol; and perform independently in situations involving life support activities.

Requirements

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of EMT-B and certified in the State of Ohio.
• Maintains CME responsibilities per State Guidelines for certification to include BLS certification.
• Certified Emergency Vehicle Operator certification.
• Must be 23 years of age or older to drive emergency medical vehicle.
• Must possess a valid state driver's license and be eligible for driving privileges based on Genesis policies and procedures.
• Attends a minimum of six educational programs per year pertinent to his/her practice.
• Completes annual skills check off in accordance with company policies.
• Must read, comprehend, and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Must read and understand English.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to assess situation needs and problem solve.

Responsibilities

• Administers basic life support to patients at the scene, in-route to the hospital and in the pre-hospital environment in accordance with federal, state, and local laws, protocols, regulations, and standards.
• Safely operates emergency ambulances and other light duty emergency medical response vehicles responding to emergency and non-emergency transports as directed by the Communications Center.
• Attend classes and perform those activities required to familiarize and maintain currency with the proper practices and procedures of emergency medical services to affect an efficient delivery of services.
• Assist in the rescue and extrication of victims of accidents, sudden illness or entrapment using proper rescue and medical techniques.
• Communicate with additional medical personnel and treatment facilities to obtain instructions regarding further treatment and/or to arrange reception of patients to the appropriate center.
• Respond to emergency calls in a professional and prompt manner; providing high quality patient care.
• Completes a full check sheet for assigned vehicle(s), assure ambulance and first response vehicles are stocked, fueled and ready to respond to the next call.
• Report any day to day incidents, equipment malfunctions, or supply shortages in writing to the duty coordinator or supervisor prior to the end of your shift.
• Adhere to and follow all policies and procedures concerning safety and contamination by bloodborne pathogens.
• Must be familiar with the county treatment protocols and company policies and SOG's.
• Attend meetings mandated by the Director of Operations.
• Maintain confidentiality of all patient, staff, and Genesis Community Ambulance matters, following all HIPAA regulations.
• Perform chores for your shift, cleaning, doing dishes, cleaning bathrooms, mopping, emptying trash, and other related assigned maintenance duties in the station.
• Conduct yourself in a professional manner following the three P's of Genesis Community Ambulance, Pride, Proficiency, and professionalism.
• Operates specifically equipped emergency vehicles at a safe and controlled speed, in accordance with federal, state, local laws, regulations and standards.
• Properly document all reports for service in accordance with State and Local procedures, rules, and regulations. Completes and uploads all PCR's prior to or at the end of the shift.
• Check, restock, inventory, and clean any equipment operated by the crew or on the ambulance.
• Perform other duties as requested by management not necessarily relating to emergency medicine and patient care duties.
• Participates in departmental quality improvement activities as assigned.
• Undertakes and maintains projects as assigned (to include research).
• Acts as a preceptor and/or participates in orientation of new employees and students as assigned.
• Maintains competency in knowledge and psychomotor skills by participating in ongoing laboratory and clinical experiences.
• Participates in continuing and outreach education programs as requested.
• Assists advanced personnel as requested within skills and scope of practice.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Education Level: High school or GED