EMT (PRN) - Geriatric Psych Hospital

Job Summary

Assurance Health is a short-term inpatient geriatric-psychiatric hospital, that focuses on the mental health needs of our senior population. Our dedicated staff provides much needed, highly specialized, and compassionate psychiatric/medical care for our aging population. Our fast-growing health system provides growth potential and advancement opportunities. We offer a reasonable and safe patient ratio, competitive pay, evening and weekend shift differentials, tuition reimbursement, and quarterly student loan reimbursements. If you are looking for a career path that leaves you fulfilled and appreciated, come join our team. We are seeking exceptional professionals to join our family of compassionate care givers!

This position will use provide transportation for the patients of Assurance Health. Admissions and discharges will be the primary transport.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Understand and manage general medical complaints of altered mental status, respiratory, cardiac, diabetic, allergic reactions, seizures, poisoning, environmental emergencies, and/or psychiatric crises.
• Be adept at administering cardiopulmonary resuscitation, included the use of automated external defibrillators.
• Provide pre-hospital emergency medical care of simple traumas to multiple system trauma.
• Assist patients with prescribed medications, including sublingual nitroglycerin, epinephrine auto-injectors, handheld aerosol inhalers, etc.
• Ability to administer oxygen, oral glucose, and activated charcoal.
• Transport patients.
• Secure patients on stretcher, in ambulance, at facility, etc.
• Ability to lift and carry at least 125 lbs.
• Continuity of care during transport.
• Administer oxygen.
• Restock/replace linens, blankets, and supplies between runs.
• Cleans all equipment in the manner prescribed for disinfecting and sterilizing.
• Ensures all equipment is in working order.
• Decontaminates the vehicle interior after each patient.
• Maintains a professional approach with confidentiality. Assures protection and privacy of health information as attained through written, electronic, or oral disclosures.
• Displays concern and initiative. Is resourceful and calm in emergencies.
• Is prompt and efficient with minimal absences.
• Cooperates and maintains good rapport with any nursing staff, medical staff, other facilities, and friends/family members of patients that are encountered.
• Seeks guidance and remains knowledgeable of, and complies with, all applicable federal and state laws, as well as hospital polices that apply to assigned duties.
• Complies with hospital expectations regarding ethical behavior and standards of conduct.
• Complies with federal and hospital requirements in the areas of protected health information and patient privacy.
• Ensures that the vehicle is in proper mechanical condition by checking service items.
• Keeps up to date on latest trends and procedures through continuing ed or refresher courses.

NECESSARY SKILLS:

• Ability to handle crises without haste or errors.
• A competent and confident "beside manner."
• Ability to work expeditiously to accomplish tasks.
• Assessment competencies in order to constantly assess the patient en route to the emergency facility and adjust additional care as indicated or directed by medical control.
• Competent in reporting observations, care provided, and outcomes--both verbally and written.
• When requested, assist receiving medical facility staff to ensure continuum of care.

BENEFITS:

• Health, dental, vision, & income security benefits
• 401(k)
• Generous paid time off policy

EDUCATION: High school or equivalent
DRIVING RECORD: Clean Driving Record LICENSE: EMT Certificate WORK EXPERIENCE: At least one year of EMT experience.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or veteran status.

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Day shift

Work Location: In person