SEH-EMT

General Purpose of Job:

Provides emergency basic life support (BLS) to patients at the scene and during transport to the hospital; assists paramedics in providing advanced life support (ALS). Assists in providing medical care to patients in the Emergency Room.

Essential Duties:

This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Caregivers may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position.

• Provides emergency medical care (BLS) to patients at the scene and during transport to the hospital. Duties include physical assessment, bandaging, splinting, airway management, oxygen therapy, CPR, use of AED device, determining vital signs, and providing safe transportation to the hospital.
• Assists paramedics in providing advanced life support (ALS) care, such as IV set-up, 12 lead electrocardiogram, oxygen therapy, resuscitation, defibrillation and drug administration.
• Communicates pertinent patient information, observations and actions to the receiving hospital staff.
• Transports patients to and from various hospitals and facilities as directed.
• Provides emotional support and addresses patient and family concerns as needed.
• Completes required ambulance run documentation, transfer reports and ambulance billings.
• Maintains ambulances; decontaminates interior, cleans equipment, restocks supplies, and monitors maintenance of the vehicle (e.g., fuel levels, tire inspection, etc.).
• Assists with maintaining a clean, neat and safe environment for patients; changes linens, cleans equipment and restocks supplies.
• Attends staff meetings and in-service programs as required.
• Trains and mentors assigned staff and/or ride-a-longs.
• Supports and serves as a role model for our mission, vision, values, and customer service initiatives. Adheres to the organization's policies & procedures, and compliance guidelines.
• Performs other duties as assigned.