EMT I

Emergency Medical Technician

Provide basic support care to patients ground transportation and provide technical support to the emergency department to optimize patient care. Uphold the organization's vision, mission, and corporate values. Demonstrate understanding of and compliance with organization's policies, procedures, code of conduct and work rules.

Essential Functions:

• To respond to onsite medical emergencies, conduct a preliminary medical assessment of the patient(s) condition(s), triage and provide intervention per protocol, communicate interventions and status to care facility and safely transport patients to hospital as required by condition(s).
• Apply artificial respiration or administer oxygen in cases of asphyxiation, dyspnea or hypoxia, start and administer intravenous fluids, and perform other emergency medical procedures during on site stabilization and transportation
• Identify cardiac dysrthymia or arthymia and intervene with American Heart Association approved basic life support
• Assist providers in the emergency room to include, but not limited to, point of care testing, wound care, phlebotomy, IV, EKGs, monitors and preparation for additional patient transport to higher level of care
• Provide education to community residents regarding emergency medical care and prevention
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Personal Traits:

All Norton Sound Health Corporation employees are expected to consistently demonstrate the organization's values: integrity, cultural sensitivity and respect for traditional values, continual learning and improving, compassion, teamwork and pride. Employees are expected to demonstrate integrity, professionalism, accountability, cooperation with and consideration for others.

Required Knowledge:

All Norton Sound Health Corporation employees are expected to have general knowledge of typical office technologies such as computers, printers, copiers, fax machines, and typical office software.

Job Specific knowledge as listed below:

• Knowledge of universal precautions, EMTALA, HITECH and HIPAA
• Knowledge of medical terminology and procedures common to the emergency department
• Knowledge of emergency communication techniques
• Knowledge of state and federal guidelines for emergency management procedures

Required Skills and Abilities:

All Norton Sound Health Corporation employees are expected to have a broad range of skills and abilities centered around a strong patient focus, efficient performance, and teamwork. All employees should have patient/customer service skills, interpersonal skills and good communication skills. All employees should have the ability to manage their time and organize their work to ensure efficient performance. In addition, all employees should have the ability to follow policy, procedure and instructions, actively communicate with their supervisors to ensure understanding and manage their work accordingly. Finally, all employees should have the ability to understand and manage patient/customer confidentiality.

Job specific skills and abilities including but not limited to below:

• Ability to provide basic and advanced emergency care.
• Above average interpersonal skills
• Above average written and oral communication

Minimum Requirements:

EMT I (Grade 7)

1. High school diploma
2. EMT I Certification
3. 2 years in patient care
4. BLS certified

EMT II (Grade 8)

1. Meets all the requirements of a EMT I
2. EMT II Certification
3. 1 additional year of patient care
4. ACLS, PALS certified.

EMT III (Grade 9)

1. Meets all the requirements of a EMT I and II
2. EMT III Certification, AS degree or equivalent.
3. 1 additional year of patient care
4. ACLS, PALS certified.

Physical Requirements:

Use hands and arms to operate office or clinical equipment

Sit more than half the workday

Stand and/or walk more than half the workday

Bend, stretch, twist, crouch and/or reach

Lift or carry unaided 25 to 50 pounds

Push or pull using more than moderate force

See and hear with normal acuity

Working Conditions:

Work is conducted in a standard clinical environment to include exposure to latex, biohazard or other harmful substances.

Travel may be required via large aircraft.

Travel may be required via small (less than 16 passenger) aircraft

Travel may be required using snowmobiles, all terrain vehicles, or boat.

Work may be conducted outside in inclement weather conditions.

Affirmation of understanding of job duties:

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Printed Name of Incumbent

Signature of Incumbent Date

Approval of Job Description:

Signature of Hiring Director/Manager