Job: EMT- Basic

Job Description

Job Type: Full time, Part time, Hourly

Wage: $15-$18/hr.

Location: Leadville, CO.

Job Description

The EMT-Basic position is responsible for providing pre-hospital emergency medical care and ambulance transportation of persons who are ill or injured as authorized and directed by a physician. This position is responsible for the operation, general maintenance, and maintaining the operational readiness of emergency medical response vehicles. This position is additionally responsible for providing appropriate medical care within St. Vincent Health Emergency Department to emergency room patients as directed by the emergency department team. This care is provided in accordance with accepted medical standards of care, medical protocols, training, and is under the direction of physicians working within St. Vincent Health Emergency Department. Must be at least 21 years old to apply.

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.

MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum one (1) year experience as EMT-Basic within an E-911 emergency medical response and transport agency.
• Must be at least 21 years old to apply.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

• National Registry Emergency Medical Technician - Basic certification required.
• Colorado Emergency Medical Technician - Basic certification required.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers required.
• Valid Colorado Driver's License, or ability to obtain within ninety (90) days of hire.

OTHER SKILLS

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent mathematical skills.
• Excellent clinical judgment and decision making skills.

POSITION DUTIES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS) % OF TIME

EMT-Basic

• Works under the direction of a physician and/or paramedic partner.
• Assess nature and extent of illness or injury and prioritize medical procedures to be followed.
• Renders basic life support procedures to patients in a variety of settings consistent with state and local operating protocols.
• Administers initial treatment at emergency scenes and takes and records patient’s vital signs.
• Assists in extricating trapped victims.
• Drives the ambulance and/or transports sick and injured patients to and from scenes and treatment centers in a manner appropriate to dispatch direction and to patient condition, at all times considering due regard for the safety of self and others.
• Observes, records and reports patient’s condition and reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents.
• Restore and stabilize heart rhythm on patients without a pulse, non-breathing patients, using an Automated External Defibrillator.
• Initiates intravenous fluids to administer medications or to replace fluids.
• Opens airways and ventilates patients. Performs drug calculations and administers injections of medications.
• Inflates pneumatic anti-shock garments to improve blood circulation.
• Maintains ambulances, Emergency Department, garage and equipment in a condition of cleanliness and readiness.
• Provides assistance to the Emergency Department staff regarding clinical care and administrative activities.
• Provides assistance to the Med/Surg Department staff regarding clinical care and administrative activities as needed.
• Communicates verbally and in writing with patients, physicians, other personnel and the general public. Communication may occur via radio, telephone and/or computer terminal.
• Documents/completes all charting prior to end of shift; including appropriate charges per Department Policy as may be established from time to time.
• Participates in CQI and Department Meetings.
• Demonstrates a commitment to continuous quality improvement (CQI) as evidenced by actively participating in ongoing education and projects with daily practice and use of CQI techniques and philosophies.
• Participates in community educational events as may be scheduled by the St. Vincent Health Ambulance Service.
• Promotes St. Vincent Hospital’s mission and follows hospital policy and procedures as they relate to the duties and responsibilities of the position.
• Demonstrates a positive, supportive attitude for safety, patient care and Ambulance Services quality.
• Promotes own professional growth and demonstrates professional conduct in regards to Ambulance Services operation.
• Remains current with industry changes and information. Attends seminars in order to remain current with industry changes.
• Applies information learned during informative learning sessions and effectively teaches other pertinent information.
• Maintains confidentiality in all health information matters.
• Promotes good relationships with other hospital departments in order to achieve optimal working conditions.
• Demonstrates flexibility and willingly accepts responsibility, notifying supervisor when additional work can be assumed.
• Receives, evaluates and discusses suggestions and constructive criticism in a professional manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

* This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES AND ANNUAL REQUIREMENTS AS REQUIRED FOR THE JOB:

• Annual HOSPITAL JOB SPECIFIC Skills Competencies
• Annual CONTINUING Education
• INFLUENZA VACCINE COVID VACCINE HEP B VACCINE RECOMMENDED POSITION

OTHER SKILLS

♦ Organizational

♦ Verbal

♦ Interpersonal

♦ Customer Relations

♦ Grammar/Spelling

♦ Read/Comprehend written instructions

♦ Follow verbal instructions

♦ Computer: EMR, Outlook, Word

♦ Typing, Clerical Competence

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

♦ Very Heavy Work - (Exert over 100# force occasionally, and/or over 50lbs frequently, and/or over constantly) Evaluate the requirements and activity percentage in time for this position based on the following: 1 - Not at all (0%), - Occasionally (1-33%), 3 - Frequently (34-66%), 4 - Continuously (67-100%) 3 Climbing 4 Bending 4 Crouching 3 Squatting 3 Crawling 4 Kneeling 4 Balancing 3 Reaching above head 3 Reaching above shoulder 3 Twisting at waist 3 Push/pull 4 Lift/carry 4 Lift from floor level up 4 Lift from waist level up

MENTAL/ EMOTIONAL REQUIREMENTS

♦ Manages stress appropriately

♦ Makes decisions under pressure

♦ Manages anger/fear/hostility/violence of others appropriately

♦ Handles multiple priorities

♦ Works independently

♦ Work in confined/crowded areas

HAZARDS

♦ Exposure to toxic/ caustic chemicals

♦ Exposure to extreme conditions

♦ Exposure to dust/ fumes/gasses

♦ Exposure to electrical shock

♦ Exposure to x-ray/Electromagnetic radiation

♦ Exposure to high pitched noises

♦ Exposure to communicable disease

♦ Exposure to blood and/or body fluids

♦ Exposure to excessive sunlight or works outdoors

♦ CRT (Computer monitor)

♦ Hear alarms/telephones/tape recorder/normal speaking voice

♦ Have good manual dexterity

♦ Have good eye-hand-foot coordination

♦ Ability to see

Minimum requirements of this position require individual to:

♦ Stand for varies hour(s) p/day ♦ Sit for varies hour(s) p/day ♦ Walk for varies hour(s) p/day ♦ Distinguish colors

List Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that may be used in this position:

♦ Gloves ♦ Gown ♦ Mask ♦ Respirator, including N95 or PAPR ♦ Face Shield/Goggles ♦ Aprons 

St. Vincent Health provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, St. Vincent Health complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Benefits: FT/PT Only: Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Sick Leave, Matching 403(b), Health/Dental/Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, REACH Air Ambulance

**Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee, time to time; the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. Click “Visit” below for more detail on this specific job.