EMT - PRN

EMT; PRN

Responsible for the assessment and basic management of medical, trauma and environmental emergencies under the supervision of on or off-line medical control. Assists with patient care based on individual patient needs within the scope of practice under the direct supervision of the ED Registered Nurse.

Demonstrates competency in the following areas:

• In the field the EMT-Basic responsibilities include: triage, CPR, oxygen therapy, shock prevention, splinting, and spinal immobilization.
• Ability to establish patient airway with oral or naso-pharyngeal airway.
• Able to ventilate a patient with mask/ambu bag when necessary.
• Ability to suction oral secretions when necessary.
• Immobilizes extremities on trauma patients; applies direct pressure to control hemorrhaging.
• Notifies appropriate licensed staff when patient complains of pain.
• Performs and assists with technical skills as defined in scope of practice.
• Adheres to Ambulance policies addressing standard precautions, safety regulations and guidelines.
• Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality.
• Documents patient care performed, including vital signs, care and observations.
• Transports patient and supplies safely.
• Maintains ambulance supplies and equipment.
• Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.

Additional duties if employed in the Hospital Emergency Department:

• Provides supportive care to Emergency Department patients under the direct supervision of the registered nurse or physician. Performs approved procedures per policy.
• Demonstrates ability to work effectively as a multidisciplinary team member; supports and assists team members in all activities.
• Communicates in an effective and efficient manner with all documentation, and with all co-workers, patients and physicians.
• Recognizes and reports appropriate data to the registered nurse.
• Assists registered nurse and physicians with assessments, examinations and treatment.
• Performs other duties as inserviced, including crutch walking, dressing changes and assisting physician with splint or cast application.
• Adheres to hospital policy addressing standard precautions, safety regulations and guidelines.
• Assists patients from vehicle into wheelchair or onto gurney, as need dictates.
• Responds to patient and visitor questions and needs immediately and within established standards.
• Maintains patient comfort and privacy.
• Maintains and prepares rooms between patients and procedures.
• Assists with preparation of equipment for procedures.
• Transports patients and supplies to diagnostic departments, nursing units.
• Participates in continuing education and departmental in-service meetings.
• Maintains policies and procedures established by the department.
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, inservices meetings and workshops; shows responsibility for ongoing education.
• Operates equipment safely and correctly.
• Maintains a good rapport and a cooperative working relationship with physicians, hospital staffs.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Professional Requirements:

• Adheres to dress code, appearance is neat and clean.
• Completes annual educational requirements.
• Maintains regulatory requirements.
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
• Reports to work on time and as scheduled, completes work within designated time.
• Wears identification while on duty; uses computerized punch time system correctly.
• Completes in-services and returns in a timely fashion.
• Attends annual review and department in-services as scheduled.
• Attends 12 staff meetings annually; or reads and returns all staff meeting minutes.
• Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.
• Actively participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.
• Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.
• Communicates the mission, ethics and goals of the facility, as well as the focus statement of the department.

Requirements

Regulatory Requirements:

High school graduate or equivalent.

Current BLS Certification.

Current EMT- Basic Certification.

Current state driver's license and excellent driving record.

Language Skills:

Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

Additional languages preferred.

Skills:

Basic computer knowledge

Physical Demands:

Normal Emergency Department environment. Continuous exposure to biological hazards. Frequent exposure to unpleasant fumes and odors. Close eye work. Hearing of normal and soft tones. Distinguish smells, distinguish temperatures by touch and proximity. Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, and reaching. Lifting up to 100 pounds. Carrying up to 100 pounds. Pushing/pulling up to 350 pounds.

This position is a safety sensitive position pursuant to Amendment 98 to the Arkansas Constitution 2(25). A safety sensitive position means any position in which a person performing the position while under the influence of marijuana may constitute a threat to health or safety. This position is therefore "safety sensitive" due to the fact it requires the following: performing life-threatening procedures; working with hazardous or flammable materials, controlled substances, food, or medicine; and a lapse of attention while working in this position could result in injury, illness, or death.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising patient care.