EMT or Paramedic

Star Valley Health•Afton, WY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

EMT for this position encompasses the following Basic, Advanced, Intermediate, and Paramedic roles. While upholding the Star Valley Health mission, vision and values this key position is responsible for responding to emergency calls to provide effective and immediate care to the critically ill and injured, transporting patients to a medical facility for further care, engaging in the provision of basic life support for pre-hospital patients care and admission of patients to the emergency department. This is an “at will” position.

Requirements

Possess the knowledge of the incident command system and is capable of playing an active role in said system.
Strong communication skills
Works in a confident efficient and professional manner
Ability to work in a team-oriented environment
Analyze problems and treat patient appropriately
Comply with HIPAA and other federal, state and local regulations as well, as maintain the highest degree of confidentiality I client and staff matters
Constant sitting, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, bending, reaching, and typing throughout the day. Must be able to lift one hundred (100) pounds on a regular basis, lifting two hundred (200) pounds or more on occasion
Current Wyoming Paramedic License
Required Certifications BLS, ACLS, PALS, ICS100, 200, 700 and 800
Knowledge of pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations pertaining to EMS systems and operations
Current driver’s license with clean record

Nice To Haves

NRP, PHTLS

Responsibilities

Work under the direction of the EMS Captain
Instructs EMT courses as requested by the training coordinator.
‘Size-up’ the scene to determine that the scene is safe, the mechanism of injury or nature of illness, total number of patients and will request additional help if necessary
Assumes responsibility for basic or advanced life support pre-hospital care
Performs skills and procedures within the scope and licensure held. Following online and off line protocols.
Performs procedures according to medical protocol within their individual EMT scope of practice; performs independently in situations involving Basic and/or Advanced life support activities; directs subordinates in the provision of patient care; assumes command of scenes involving multiple patients
Effectively determines the nature and extent of illness or injury of patient
Effectively communicates information to receiving facility
Accurately executes WATRS reports concerning patients and patients care within 2 hours
Attending and completing required agency training and minimum shift requirements
Attend a minimum of 50% offered trainings to ensure proper communication
After each call, restocks and replaces used supplies, clean all equipment following appropriate disinfecting procedures, makes careful check of all equipment so that the ambulance is ready for the next run. Maintains ambulance in efficient operating condition
Perform related duties and responsibilities are needed and required
Creates a safe traffic environment for the protection of the injured and those assisting in the care of the injured patients. Including knowledge and skill of creating a proper Landing Zone.
Perform other duties and tasks as assigned