EMT - PRN

Position Summary

Essential Functions (Responsibilities/Accountabilities)

• Provides pre-hospital basic life support care, from the initial contact until patient care is relinquished to the accepting medical facility, maintains thorough patient care documentation. Practices within his/her scope of practice as defined by state regulations and the Carle Regional EMS System Protocol (CREMS) Maintains competency in knowledge and psychomotor skills by participating in ongoing laboratory and clinical experiences. Communicates educational needs to the manager or Education Coordinator. Maintains documentation of required licensure, certifications, continuing education, drivers license and safety training, OSHA and HIPAA training, clinical rotations, and advanced procedures. Knowledgeable in use and routine maintenance of all equipment and supplies used. Responsible for reporting medical equipment failures and taking initial steps to ensure repair of equipment as directed. Maintains adequate supplies onboard ambulances to deliver patient care. Keeps ambulance clean and orderly to ensure rapid response to all transport requests. Maintains positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues, EMS representatives, hospitals, and the public. Participates in patient and referring institution follow-up. Participates in planned public relations and marketing, along with education activities. Functions as a medical team member. Completes necessary documentation. Complies with safety standards to assure safety of self, medical personnel, patient, and equipment. Performs skills and procedures commensurate with level of licensure, and as approved by Medical Director(s) Serves as a role model, educator and clinical resource. Acts as a preceptor and/or participates in orientation of new employees and students as assigned. Participates in continuing and outreach education programs. Participates regularly in departmental activities, projects, and committees. Attends and participates in meetings according to established departmental guidelines. Participates in departmental quality improvement activities as assigned. Undertakes and maintains projects assigned Other duties as assigned.