EMT - Helen Keller - FT - 9a-9p

Huntsville Hospital Health System•Sheffield, AL

About The Position

This position administers life support care to sick and injured persons in pre-hospital setting, in accordance with statewide Treatment Protocols and EMS Medical Control Physicians, as authorized and directed by physician and/or paramedic The Employee Promise: As an employee, I am committed to doing my part to fulfill the mission, vision, and values of HH Health System. I will provide my patients, guests, coworkers, physicians, and customers with the highest quality of service and ensure their needs are met with the utmost courtesy and respect. This commitment must be reflected in my behavior. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

Requirements

Mathematical Skills - Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using wholenumbers, common fractions, and decimals
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:a. State of Alabama EMSP License as EMTb. Healthcare Provider CPR Certificationc. EVOC – once employed/promoted must obtain and maintaind. Valid and current driver’s license
Education and/or Experience – High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and requiredundergraduate EMT certificate

Responsibilities

Assesses nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures to be followed orneed for additional assistance.
Works efficiently to restore and stabilize cardiac, pulselessness, non-breathing patients.
Administers initial treatment at emergency scene and takes and records patient's vital signs.
Remains in good driving status and maintains insurable driving status.
Communicates with hospital/TCC personnel by HEMSI approved communication methods.
Maintains up to date credentials regarding licensing and protocol changes.
Appropriately documents patient care in all HEMSI approved reporting methods.
Observes all safety and security procedures for their vehicle and station.
Maintains unit in constant state of readiness through supplies and equipment restocking
Efficiently cleans and performs minor maintenance to emergency vehicle.
Maintains a clean and orderly vehicle and station
Assists in direction and coordination of additional personnel on scene, including volunteer responders.
Faithfully reports to work and maintains acceptable attendance
Provides excellent customer service to patients and family members
Meets the HEMSI standard on response times