EMT

Job Details Job Location: HUGO, CO 80821 Salary Range: $17.36 - $21.00 Hourly Job Shift: Any PURPOSE: Under the Lincon Health Transport Service, the ideal Emergency Medical Technician Basic (“incumbent”) will perform duties associated with providing rescue services and emergency medical care to the sick and injured in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Lincoln Health Transport Service policies ENVIRONMENT: Lincoln Health is a 15-bed Critical Access Hospital co-located with 22-bed Long Term Care Unit. The facility employs 150-200 employees. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The incumbent must possess and apply knowledge and skills necessary to perform the duties of an emergency medical technician and rescuer, in a dignified and compassionate manner, including: Responding to emergency and non-emergency calls calmly, efficiently and promptly; Administering basic life support and assists with advanced life support to patients at the scene, en route to the hospital, in a pre-hospital setting, and in the hospital emergency room setting in accordance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and standards; Assessing the nature and extent of injury or illness to establish and prioritize medical procedures to be followed; Rescuing and extricating victims of accidents, sudden illness or entrapment using proper rescue and medical techniques; Treating patients at the scene, en route to the hospital, in a pre-hospital setting, and in the emergency room setting in accordance with federal, state, local, laws, regulations, and standards; Communicating with professional medical personnel and treatment facilities to obtain instructions regarding further treatment and/or to arrange reception of patients to the appropriate center; Maintaining order at scenes, including crowd disbursement and restraint of family and friends; and Completing patient care forms, insurance forms, evaluation forms, and all other forms in a competent and timely fashion. The incumbent must perform all job responsibilities in a manner that protects patient privacy: The incumbent is expected to protect the privacy of all patient information in accordance with the Hospital’s privacy policies, procedures, and practices, as required by federal [and state] law, and in accordance with general principles of professionalism as a health care provider. Failure to comply with the Company’s Policies and Procedures on patient privacy may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment or of membership or association with Lincoln Health Transport Service. The incumbent may access protected health information and other patient information only to the extent that is necessary to complete your job duties. The incumbent may only share such information with those who have a need to know the specific patient information you have in your possession to complete their job responsibilities related to treatment, payment or other Hospital operations. The incumbent is encouraged and expected to report, without the threat of retaliation, any concerns regarding the Hospital’s Policies and Procedures on patient privacy and any observed practices in violation of that Policy to the designated Privacy Officer. The incumbent is expected to actively participate in Hospital privacy training and is required to communicate privacy Policy information to coworkers, students, patients and others in accordance with Hospital Policy. The incumbent must possess and apply knowledge and skills necessary to perform the duties of a driver of ambulance equipment, including: Responding to instructions from a dispatcher and driving and operating specially equipped emergency vehicles to specified locations at a safe and controlled speed, in accordance with federal, state, local law, regulations and standards; Assuring that vehicles are in good working condition at all times, are properly maintained and stocked, have all necessary equipment and this equipment is in good working order at all times; Cleaning, organizing and restocking vehicles in a ready condition after each transport; Receiving requests for emergency and non-emergency ambulance service and other duties-related communication via two-way radio and other communication devices; Maintaining accurate records of ambulance equipment and other emergency equipment and/or personnel dispatched to each emergency and non-emergency request and other operation and administrative data as required to maintain the operational continuity of Lincoln Health Transport Service and as directed by superiors; Handling telephone communications professionally and efficiently with careful regard to the divulgence of information; Coordinating requests for non-emergency transports in accordance with the non-emergency transport policies; Monitoring communication equipment to maintain contact with the dispatcher; Performing rescue operations; and Maintaining apparatus and equipment. The incumbent must perform routine tasks in and around the transport service building, including: Checking, restocking, inventorying and cleaning any apparatus operated by Lincoln Health Transport Service.; Cleaning, emptying trash and other related duties in the ambulance station/hospital; Appropriate use of hospital laundry system; Representing the ambulance service while on duty at public service functions, expositions, and other public events; Providing ambulance stand‑by services at sporting events or any other activities designated by the ambulance supervisor/manager; Performing any other duty related to Lincoln Health Transport Service as designated by the ambulance supervisor/manager. The incumbent must also: Be a team player and provide necessary assistance to ensure system sanitation, readiness and adherence to quality assurance standards; Be flexible, as emergency services operate on a 24-hour clock; the incumbent’s assigned work shift schedule may vary and the incumbent should be available to respond immediately for a call during the assigned work period, and the start and shift times may vary due to the nature of the business. Be available to take call when not on duty. The facility doesn’t staff personnel 24 hours/day, and the members of the department must share this responsibility. Maintain a thorough working knowledge of local geography, which includes maps, streets, and grid book systems; Maintain a thorough working knowledge of applicable current standards of care, including equipment functions and uses; and Assure that all certifications, licenses and registrations are up-to-date. EXPOSURE RISK: HAZARDS: The incumbent, when responding to emergencies, can be exposed to dust, fumes, gases, fire, smoke, adverse weather conditions, and chemicals. Driving at speeds beyond the posted limit may occur and, therefore, the incumbent may be exposed to vehicular accidents at a higher speed than normal. There is also exposure to body substances that may contain infectious materials that could cause illness or death. There is potential for bodily harm or death from violent patients, bystanders, or other dangers. SUPERVISORY RESPONISIBILITIES: Exercises functional supervision in specific situations over unit personnel. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: The incumbent must possess and maintain a valid driver's license, current CPR card, state of Colorado EMT Basic Certification. Coaching the Emergency Vehicle Operator (CEVO) or equivalent course will be provided within a reasonable time of hire. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: The incumbent must have a #J-18808-Ljbffr