EMT, Emergency Medical Services, Per Diem

UMass Memorial Health•Worcester, MA

5d•$21 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Performs duties described in the United States Department of Transportation/National Highway Traffic Safety Administration position description for EMT including responding to requests from the public for emergency medical assistance, examining, assessing and stabilizing patients at the point of call and during transport to the appropriate point of entry. At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver. No matter their responsibilities or title, every employee or “caregiver” fills an important role for our patients and their families every day. Caregivers give everything that helps patients heal, from expertise to extra attention. They give clean, comfortable rooms. Fast, accurate answers. And an easier, less stressful experience. They give warm, reassuring smiles, and helping hands. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, our community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

Requirements

Certification as an Emergency Medical Technician by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.
Certified in CPR - Basic Rescue by either the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association.
Valid driver license.
Experienced in accident scene management and control.
Demonstrated ability to work well under often stressful situations.
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
Effective oral and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Minimum one year of experience in an urban EMS service integrated with a municipal first response system.

Responsibilities

Administers skilled medical care to individuals in response to calls for emergency treatment in accordance with the Massachusetts EMS Pre-Hospital Treatment protocols.
Examines, assesses, and stabilizes patients at emergency scene, i.e., hemorrhage control, treatment for shock, immobilization of fractures, bandaging, proper treatment for burns, poisoning, or drug overdose, manages gynecological emergencies, delivers newborn, manages mentally disturbed patient, etc.
Obtains medical history. Checks vital signs. Advises/informs on-call physician of diagnostic indication. Performs definitive life support.
Responds to a wide range of emergency situations as required.
Provides control at the scene of medical emergency. Conducts triage, treatment and transportation at mass casualty incidents including incidents involving terrorism and weapons of mass destruction.
Documents pre-hospital care received by patients in order to facilitate admission to health care facility and for database purposes.
Complies with established departmental policies, procedures and objectives.
Attends variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.
Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.
Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
Respects diverse views and approaches, demonstrates Standards of Respect, and contributes to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients and visitors.
Maintains, regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.