CareLink EMT Relief

Emergency Medical Technician Basic (EMT B)

The Emergency Medical Technician Basic (EMT B) supports the Registered Nurse through observing and documenting patient conditions. Working under close supervision, this role assists with patient care as directed by the nurse.

Essential Job Function:

• Assists with clinical procedures, including monitoring blood glucose, recording vital signs, obtaining EKG's, applying restraints, and attending to elimination needs to provide comfortable care for patients.
• Communicates with other Emergency Medical Technicians, hospital staff, and patients to deliver timely care information.
• Assists with patient care through monitoring and assessing symptoms and data.
• De-escalates high pressure or conflict scenarios in order to collaborate effectively with team members and ensure patient safety.
• Builds knowledge base and skills through trainings and continuing education in order to strengthen skills in providing care.
• Helps to maintain unit inventories of supplies and medical equipment in order to ensure a clean and safe environment in adherence to the National Patient Safety Goals.
• Collects high-quality blood specimens to ensure reliable diagnostic results and support prompt patient care for Hospital at Home positions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Required: High School Diploma or equivalent. Successful Completion of Cone Health's Phlebotomy Orientation/Training Class within 3 months of hire for Hospital at Home positions.

Experience:

• Required: 2 years of related experience.

Licensure/Certification/Listing:

• Required: North Carolina Emergency Medical Technician certification BLS (CPR)-American Red Cross or AHA Healthcare Provider Valid Driver's License (if driving a Cone Health vehicle, must have 5 years of driving experience and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) must be approved by Risk Management).