advanced - emt - prn - Craig, CO , USA, United States - Memorial Regional Health

Description

• Renders basic and advanced life support procedures to patients in a variety of settings consistent with state
  and local operating protocols
• Ability to work a variety of shift lengths that may include 12 and 24 hour shifts, on call shifts and
  standby/special events of varying hours.
• Ability to provide good and accurate oral reports to designated medical personnel.
• Assists in extricating trapped victims and transports sick and injured persons to treatment center.
• Is competent in age specific treatment protocols.
• Must possess the ability to read, understand and converse in the English language, road maps and
  accurately discern street signs and address numbers.
• Must possess the ability to use good judgment and remain calm in high-stress situations and work in an
  environment with loud noises and flashing lights.
• Lifts and places patients on stretcher, restrains patients appropriately, lifts and moves loaded stretcher into
  ambulance while always practicing safe lifting procedures.
• Observes, records, and reports to physician, patient's conditions, and reaction to drugs, treatments, and
  significant incidents.
• Performs airway, vital signs, patient specific treatments, monitoring and interventions including but not limited
  to: CPR, defibrillation, medication administration, and mechanical ventilation, as per Moffat County EMS
  Protocols.
• Directs and coordinates patient care between inter-agencies (i.e. Fire and police) personnel and other employees.
• Drives ambulance to and from emergency and non-emergency scenes in a manner appropriate to dispatch
  direction and to patient condition and in accordance with driving laws, at all times considering due regard for
  the safety of self and others.
• Communicates with Physician and other medical personnel via radio or telephone.
• Completes all reports, including patient care records, legibly, accurately, and by end of shift or end of every 24
  hour period.
• At each shift change, checks medical/operating supplies and vehicle utilizing the Operative IQ Check sheet.
• At each shift, inspects vehicle to ensure that it is ready for service (e.g. brakes, lights, fluids, etc.)
• At each shift, completes daily assigned chores.
• Performs all duties in a safe, courteous, confidential and professional manner, always taking into account the
  well-being of the patient.
• Mentors, trains, and encourages fellow staff as needed, to help them attain their full potential.
• Maintains response readiness consistent with Moffat County's response criteria.
• Uses safety and PPE equipment as required by law and EMS Department policies.
• Participates in required training and in-services.
• May be asked to assist in the Emergency Department to assist with patient care and assignments as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Demonstrates commitment to performing according to the CHOICE values of MRH and representing the
  organization in a positive and professional manner.
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
• Upholds regulatory requirements to ensure continual compliance with departmental, hospital, state and
  federal regulations and policies.
• Follows all policies and procedures to ensure a safe environment for patients, public and staff.
• Completes annual education, training, in-service, and licensure/certification requirements; attends
  departmental and organizational staff meetings or reads meeting minutes.
• Reports to work on time and as scheduled; completes work within designated timeframes.
• Establishes and maintains effective verbal and written communication and good working relationships with
  all patients, staff and vendors.
• Utilizes initiative; strives to maintain steady level of productivity; self-motivated; manages activity and
  time.
• Actively participates in departmental and facility performance improvement and continuous quality
  initiatives.

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must be able to legally work in the United States
• Must be able to pass a background check
• Must be able to pass a drug screen and breath alcohol test (if applicable)
• Must complete employee health meeting

• Must be 21 years of age of older
• Must possess a valid driver's license
• Must not have three (3) or more violations in three years
• Must not have any of the following violations, regardless of the time period:
  
  • Homicide involving a vehicle
  
  • Using a vehicle to elude an officer
  
  • Hit and run
  
  • Manslaughter with a vehicle
  
  • Felony with a vehicle
  
  • False report to police department
  
  • Permitting an unlicensed driver to drive
• Any two or more preventable accidents in 3 years - a preventable accident is any traffic accident
  which results in property damage and/or personal injury, regardless of who was injured, what
  property was damaged, to what extent, or where it occurred, in which the driver in question failed to
  exercise every reasonable precaution or action to avoid the accident. Driving to avoid preventable
  accidents is defensive driving. The fact that the driver was not charged with a traffic violation by
  law enforcement is not a part of our definition.
• Any driver convicted of any of the following within the last five years:
  
  • Any alcohol or drug related offense including, but not limited to, driving while under the
  influence of alcohol or drugs.

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• Unencumbered License/Certification (if applicable)
• Valid driver's license
• Valid Colorado AEMT certificate
• Valid CPR or BLS certification
• ICS 100
• ICS 700
• CEVO4 Driver Training
• IV Certification

• Previous EMS experience preferred.
• General knowledge of Microsoft Office products
• General computer skills