EMT - Mobile Health

Chesapeake Regional Healthcare•Chesapeake, VA

14d•Onsite

About The Position

The EMT is a highly motivated and dedicated Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) that will bring essential healthcare services directly to the community. It is a pivotal role in providing vital primary care services and fostering community health and wellness. The EMT is responsible for assisting in direct patient care under the guidance and direction of a Physician, Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant, or Registered Nurse. Tasks are based on accepted standards of outpatient practice and are performed within the scope of education, training and experience of the EMT.

Requirements

Minimum Required Education: High School Diploma or equivalent with post-training as an Emergency Medical Technician.
Maintain a valid Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification applicable to the state of practice.
Must hold, or obtain within 30 days of hire, and maintain American Heart Association BLS Certification.
Must hold and maintain a valid Driver’s License, automotive insurance, and acceptable Motor Vehicle Record in compliance with organizational policy and/or demonstrate a reliable method of transportation for work responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

One (1) or more years recent patient care related experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist the provider team to deliver high-quality, healthcare services directly to patients within the scope of practice, including handling urgent or emergent patient care needs.
Contributes to the plan of care, implements, reports and documents patient care in accordance with department policies, standard of care and scope of practice.
Demonstrates competence in handling the infant/pediatric age group, adolescent age group, and adult/geriatric age group.
Interview and accurately collect patient information and demographics and review/verify patient insurance coverage and complete patient registration and updates to registration, as needed.
Ensures the unit is adequately supplied at the start of each shift, including patient care supplies as well as adequate fresh water, fuel, and other vehicle supplies.
Engage with community members to build trust, rapport, and awareness of available healthcare services.
Considers the cultural, psychosocial, spiritual, age specific and educational needs of the patient population served.
Demonstrates commitment to health equity, social justice, and serving vulnerable populations.
Demonstrate a commitment to flexible work scheduling to support participation in various community events as requested.
Drive and maintain the vehicle to safely transport staff and equipment to and from designated community sites.
Demonstrate excellent competence in operating emergency and/or large-sized vehicles.
Maintains safety as a primary role throughout all aspects of care and transportation.
Maintains schedule of required maintenance for vehicle and ensures maintenance is completed in coordination with leadership.
May be temporarily assigned to duties or areas outside of the primary role, in accordance with organizational policies, which may include participation in on-call or backup rotations.
Attend required hospital-wide orientations, meetings, and in-services.
Demonstrate a commitment to flexible work scheduling when necessary to ensure patient care.