EMT/AEMT (Per diem/Townsend)

EMT/AEMT (Per Diem/Townsend)

EMT/AEMT (Full-time/0.75 FTE/Townsend)

Wage: $19.68 - $24.60 per hour plus $2.25 per diem rate

The incumbent in this position is a member of the Billings Clinic Broadwater ambulance service. Together with another EMT/AEMT or EMT Paramedic, they are responsible for transporting patients within our service region via ground ambulance to and from a variety of health care facilities. Responsible for assisting with patient care tasks in accordance with scope of practice and under the direction or supervision of the medical director. Provides direct and indirect patient care. Communicates with physicians / Registered Nurse / EMT's / Nurse Manager/co-workers, as appropriate about changes in patient's clinical condition including results of diagnostic studies and symptomatology. Is able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment.

Performs patient care during ground medical transports within the defined scope of practice for specific education/certification level and as directed or supervised by the medical control physician. Complies with applicable State of Montana rules and regulations, State of Montana and Billings Clinic Broadwater Ambulance protocols, policies and procedures. Ensures adequate inventory and cleanliness of equipment. Informs appropriate personnel of equipment needing repair and initiates work requisitions. Participates in mandatory on-call rotations and actively participates in covering the staffing needs of the department. Utilizes performance improvement principles to assess and improve quality. Identifies needs and sets goals for own growth and development; meets all mandatory organizational and departmental requirements. Supports and models behaviors consistent with Billings Clinic's mission, vision, values, code of business conduct and service expectations. Meets all mandatory organizational and departmental requirements. Maintains competency in all organizational, departmental and outside agency standards as it relates to the environment, employee, patient safety or job performance. Performs all other duties as assigned or as needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.

Education

Minimum completion of EMT / AEMT course

Experience

Operate ambulance in emergency scenario Basic first responder skills, assessment, scene stabilization Obtaining and assessing vital signs, life-threatening physical and physiologic signs/symptoms Trauma Life support equipment - C spine immobilization, splints IV insertion (if certified) Operation of suction, airway support equipment/supplies

Certifications and Licenses

Current Montana license/certification as EMT/AEMT or Paramedic IV Certification, desirable Current Montana Driver's license and the ability to be insured to operate Billings Clinic Broadwater vehicles