EMT full-time nights

Huggins Hospital • Wolfeboro, NH

104d

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Director of Emergency Services, the position is responsible for performing various duties and tasks as requested. The role adheres to the scope of practice as dictated by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians and does not practice independently as they would in a prehospital setting. The individual must function under the direct supervision of a registered nurse or paramedic.

Requirements

• Graduate from an EMT program.
• 1 year experience as an EMT preferred, Emergency Department experience desired.
• Current BLS certification, EMT license required (NH & National).

Responsibilities

• Assists with patient care activities under direct supervision and reports any observed changes in patient's condition to RN/Medic or physician.
• Performs and documents vital signs, height, weight, intake and output, and reports any changes out of range of normal.
• Obtains laboratory specimens as appropriate, such as finger stick glucose testing and urine specimens, and transports to lab as necessary.
• Assists with dressing changes, casting, and splinting as necessary within scope of practice.
• Performs 12 lead EKGs per protocol and in keeping with departmental EKG metrics.
• Responsible for timely turnover of exam rooms, focusing on best practices of infection prevention for decontamination and cleaning.
• Responsible for timely restocking of exam rooms and department supplies.
• Carries out roles assigned as part of the care team during emergency department trauma cases and resuscitation efforts.
• Cross trained to perform ED clerical duties, including computer work, imputing orders, filing of patient charges, answering phones, and transporting imaging files and other medical records.
• Performs safe transportation of patients within the facility, utilizing safe lifting and transport adjunct equipment and good body mechanics.
• Performs post-mortem care and aids in the transportation of the body to the morgue.
• Can start IVs within the department after education and demonstrated competency with the house educator; may discontinue IVs.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED