Health Care Technician II/EMT - Murdoch Developmental Center

About the position

We are currently recruiting for a HCT II/EMT position. This position works within the Transportation Department at Murdoch Developmental Center. This position functions as provider of medical care and transport to various hospitals and medical facilities for appointments and procedures. Additional responsibilities include transporting patients on campus to Medical Clinic, Dental Clinic, Laboratory, X-ray, Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy. This position also provides medical care and transport on Murdoch Developmental Center's ambulance for emergent and non-emergent off-campus medical care. The position must be EMT certified. When on off-campus medical trips, this position assists medical staff with patient behavior management and assists with compliance with examinations. Medical providers are not always experienced in caring for patients with IDD and this position assists in making the resident more comfortable and at ease while relating to the provider any special needs. When transporting residents for medical purposes, this position serves as liaison between the medical staff of Murdoch Developmental Center and the facility in which the resident is to receive care. This position is responsible for assisting people that live at Murdoch Developmental Center into vehicles (ambulatory, non-ambulatory, wheelchairs, and stretchers) and transporting to scheduled destinations. Other routine duties include picking up medicine boxes, pharmacy requisitions, charts, lab specimens, and x-rays from campus buildings. This position has responsibilities of the cleaning and maintenance of all official EMS vehicles (i.e. our ambulances) and maintaining data as required by the Office of Emergency Management Services. This position ensures compliance of written operational protocols involving the equipment and supplies of the Ambulances. This position monitors expiration dates for supplies and medication and proactively replenishes. This position will additionally function as the informal Preceptor for the EMT's. Position will assure that new hires are trained on operation of equipment and that training records and opportunities are provided. This position will serve as backup to the supervisor position within the department providing guidance, scheduling and other support as needed. Position will provide backup support for Motor Fleet vehicle program or other duties and tasks as assigned by management.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical care and transport to various hospitals and medical facilities for appointments and procedures.
• Transport patients on campus to Medical Clinic, Dental Clinic, Laboratory, X-ray, Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy.
• Provide medical care and transport on Murdoch Developmental Center's ambulance for emergent and non-emergent off-campus medical care.
• Assist medical staff with patient behavior management during off-campus medical trips.
• Serve as liaison between the medical staff of Murdoch Developmental Center and the facility in which the resident is to receive care.
• Assist residents into vehicles (ambulatory, non-ambulatory, wheelchairs, and stretchers) and transport to scheduled destinations.
• Pick up medicine boxes, pharmacy requisitions, charts, lab specimens, and x-rays from campus buildings.
• Clean and maintain all official EMS vehicles.
• Ensure compliance of written operational protocols involving the equipment and supplies of the ambulances.
• Monitor expiration dates for supplies and medication and proactively replenish.
• Function as informal Preceptor for EMTs and train new hires on operation of equipment.
• Provide backup to the supervisor position within the department.
• Provide backup support for Motor Fleet vehicle program or other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must have EMT certification.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• High school or General Educational Development diploma; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice-to-haves

• Two years work experience in a healthcare support services setting.
• Ability to work with and maintain a therapeutic attitude towards developmentally disabled clients.
• Desire to learn behavior support and coaching techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with the population served, staff and others both orally and in writing.
• Proven ability to maintain professional work relationships and boundaries.
• Anticipate hazards and perform all duties safely.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and document observations and recommendations effectively.
• Willingness to learn and apply computer applications for personal benefits, performance plans and required training.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus of $2500 for the successful applicant(s).
• Full State benefits package including health insurance, paid sick/vacation/holidays, retirement.