EMT Critical Care Transport - Full Time

Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois•Rockford, IL

8d•$19 - $28

About The Position

The transport Basic Provider (EMT) provides high-quality critical care and transportation for critically ill or injured patients to appropriate medical facilities, following standards and guidelines established by Mercyhealth Medical Director(s). The EMT is a key member of the Emergency Department and upholds emergency and critical care standards and safety commitments. In the hospital setting, the EMT cares for patients, prepares and compiles records, and processes orders under nursing direction, within the scope of practice and in support of the nursing philosophy. The position works three 12-hour shifts with a weekend rotation on nights. Duties include pre-hospital basic life support, patient care documentation, routine Emergency Department support, equipment and supply upkeep, and participation as a member of the critical care transport ground team. The EMT may float to outlying Mercyhealth facilities based on staffing needs.

Requirements

National Registry Certificate required.
EMT license in the state of practice required.
Dual State of Illinois and Wisconsin licensure required within 90 days.
BLS/CPR required within 90 days.
NIMS training IS 100, 200, 700, 800, and Hazmat required within 90 days.
EVOC driving course completion required within three months of hire.
Strong organizational, verbal communication, written communication, customer service, grammar, and spelling skills.
Ability to read and comprehend written instructions and follow verbal instructions.
Basic PC skills.
Ability to manage stress, make decisions under pressure, appropriately manage anger, fear, hostility, or violence from others, handle multiple priorities, and work independently.
Ability to perform repetitive tasks or motions, distinguish colors, hear alarms, telephones, tape recordings, and normal speaking voices, and demonstrate manual dexterity, eye-hand-foot coordination, and vision.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience in a busy 911 system and ALS experience preferred.
Previous critical care transport experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide pre-hospital basic life support from initial patient contact until care is transferred to the receiving medical facility, and complete patient care documentation in TraumaSoft/Epic promptly.
Practice within the scope defined by the State of Illinois/Wisconsin and Mercyhealth; maintain knowledge and psychomotor competency through ongoing laboratory and clinical experience, and communicate educational needs to program leadership.
Provide assigned patient care according to standards of care, shift routines, policies, and procedures.
Perform basic skills and procedures approved by Mercyhealth.
Maintain documentation of licensure, certifications, continuing education, safety training, OSHA and HIPAA training, clinical rotations, and advanced procedures; attend educational programs required by the Medical Director.
Participate in departmental activities, simulation, projects, committees, research and publishing opportunities, and professional activities related to pre-hospital care.
Communicate program goals and objectives clearly.
Use and routinely maintain Mercyhealth equipment and supplies; report equipment failures and take initial steps toward repairs as directed.
Maintain adequate supplies in the program and ambulances, assist with routine ambulance, equipment, and facility maintenance, and keep them clean, orderly, and professional to support rapid response.
Serve as a CCTT ground team member by attending pre-call briefings and post-call debriefings; assist with pre-call radio, navigation, and weather observation activities; follow safety standards and conduct safety briefings as needed.
Participate in Mercyhealth meetings, activities, projects, committees, research, and publishing opportunities.
Participate in patient and referring-institution follow-up and planned outreach, marketing, and education activities.
Maintain a clean work and patient environment.
Process orders accurately and promptly; answer telephone calls and call lights appropriately, provide information, and relay messages to patients and staff.
Scan, stock, order, and maintain supplies, and dispose of expired or damaged supplies in departments and ambulances.
Perform venipuncture, IV access, 12-lead acquisition, blood glucose analysis, and CPR/Lucas as ordered or directed in the Emergency Department.
Assist with splint applications by gathering supplies and transport non-monitored patients to inpatient units.
Float to outlying Mercyhealth facilities in Janesville, Rockford, Walworth, and Harvard based on identified needs and staffing models.
Direct visitors to patient rooms, maintain medical records of current patients, process patient charges, and order supplies as needed.