EMT, AEMT, and/or Paramedic - As-Needed

EMT, AEMT, and/or Paramedic - As-Needed

Job Category: Clinical Support

Location: Monument Valley, Utah or Montezuma Creek, Utah

Site with Opening: Montezuma Creek Community Health Center, Montezuma Creek, UT

Hiring Organization: Utah Navajo Health System

General Purpose:

The Emergency Medical Service serves the community by responding to and dealing with emergency situations, natural conditions that pose a threat to life and property, and incidents of service to the citizens. They perform within the scope of the practice, policies and procedures of Utah Navajo Health System EMS guidelines and are responsible for the protection of life and property through medical services, emergency scene support, public education and other duties. They perform a full range of emergency medical work under adverse and strenuous physical conditions. EMS have a high risk of exposure to infectious diseases encountered during emergency medical incidents. EMS will render emergency medical aid at the level of his/her scope of practice under the Utah EMS guidelines that is approved by Utah Navajo Health System EMS Medical Director.

EMS personnel are required to regularly schedule monthly training and quarterly skills training to help with maintaining the high level of knowledge, skill and ability necessary to function safely and effectively as an EMS provider. EMS Personnel is continuously evaluated for general knowledge, skill proficiency, and ability to work as part of a team. Any deficiencies are corrected through remedial training.

Distinguishing Characteristics:

EMS personnel fulfilling the duties and responsibilities of a UNHS EMS provider will at all times present themselves in a courteous, professional and responsible manner. Ability to communicate effectively with peers, patients, public safety responders and medical staff at medical facilities.

Requirements:

An ability to use sound judgment and remain calm in high-stress situations. An ability to work effectively in an environment with loud noises and flashing lights. An ability to function efficiently throughout an entire work shift. An ability to calculate weight and volume ratios and read small print under life-threatening time constraints. An ability to read and understand English language manuals and road maps. An ability to accurately discern street signs and address numbers. An ability to document patient care reports electronically through ImageTrend Elite program and or written report, if electronic reporting is not available. An Ability to provide public health education and EMS education to peers. An ability to work in low light, confined spaces, and other dangerous environments. An ability to administer medication at the level of scope of practice during high stress situations.

Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements:

EMT requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED
• A valid Utah State Driver's License
• Utah State EMS license
• National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician certification
• AHA BLS Provider level CPR certification
• Pediatric Education for Prehospital Providers (PEPP)
• Hazmat Awareness Level certificate within one year of hire
• Emergency Vehicle Operations (EVO) certificate and Traffic Incident Management (TIM) training within one year of hire
• Applied Suicide Intervention Skills (ASIST) within one year of hire
• Utah EMS Instructor Certification within one year of hire
• Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) within one year of hire

AEMT additional requirement certifications along with EMT requirements:

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS)

Paramedic additional requirement certification along with EMT and AEMT requirements:

• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)