What are the responsibilities and job description for the EMS - EMT FT Variable Shifts position at Coffeyville Regional Medical Center?
Coffeyville Regional Medical Center, or "CRMC", is a 25-bed, non-profit, critical access hospital serving Southeast Kansas and Northeast Oklahoma since 1949. As a rural hospital, CRMC is surprising because of its large size and wide variety of services. Although we can provide many of the same services you will find in a big city, we take great pride in our friendly and caring staff.
The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) provides the highest quality emergency care in a manner consistent with mandated protocols for EMT certification utilizing EMS equipment and personal skills. S/he interacts with patients and families in ages from neonatal to geriatric applying hospital Standards of Excellence with quality and compassion at the forefront of all interaction
JOB DUTIES
Patient Care:
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Our comprehensive compensation plan includes, the following benefits.
Coffeyville Regional Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse environment. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our associates is critical to our success. All qualified applicants will receive consideration of employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identify, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please contact Human Resources at HR@crmcinc.org or 620-252-1662.
The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) provides the highest quality emergency care in a manner consistent with mandated protocols for EMT certification utilizing EMS equipment and personal skills. S/he interacts with patients and families in ages from neonatal to geriatric applying hospital Standards of Excellence with quality and compassion at the forefront of all interaction
JOB DUTIES
Patient Care:
- Perform vital signs including pulse ox; apply cardiac monitors, recording strips, and 12 and 15 lead EKGs (pediatric and adult)
- Maintain airways by BLS, and CPR/CRR, nasal and oral airway insertion
- Assist Paramedic with treatment of patients within the EMT scope of practice
- Drive ambulance when needed
- Provide BLS care
- Document Level 4 emergency calls and routine BLS transfers
- Complete initial assessments of patients in admissions and waiting room
- Respond to EMS calls with 3rd and 4th hour personnel during high call volume in EMS or as extra personnel for transfers when needed and requested by Director or Supervisor
- Monitor and restock supplies
- Report equipment issues to the Ambulance Supervisor
- Complete daily unit checks, daily cleaning of quarters, washing and maintaining ambulances and other EMS equipment daily, as needed
- Serve as member of Code Team
- Charting/documentation of medical records
- Various other tasks assigned by the physician on duty
- Maintain confidentiality of all information according to HIPAA and company policy
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 150 pounds, as well as stand, walk, talk, hear, sit; reach with arms, hands and fingers to handle and feel; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; taste and smell
- Analytical ability to apply criteria and evaluate information to make decisions
- Strong verbal and written communication skills; and excellent interpersonal skills in teaming with patients, medical staff and the public
- Detail oriented with proven ability to multitask
- Professional appearance and ease in developing rapport with others
- Ability to see with close, distance, full color, peripheral, full depth vision and adjust focus, required
- Ability to relate well with all levels of the hospital/facility and medical staff, required
- Ability to care for patients of all nationalities, cultures, beliefs, self-identifications, and ages, required
- Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations; ability to work under pressure and stress; required
- Knowledge of an accreditation process and requirements, preferred
- Graduate of an approved EMT program and successful completion of EMS State Board Exam, required
- Current BLS Certification, required
- Current valid Kansas Drivers License, required
- Successful completion of Field internship, required
- Successful completion of CRMC EMS Orientation, required
- One-year hospital ED experience, preferred
Our comprehensive compensation plan includes, the following benefits.
- Generous paid time off
- Medical/Dental/Vision
- Kansas Public Employees Retirement System (KPERS)
- 403B Retirement Savings
- Additional Voluntary Insurance
- Federal Student Loan Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligible Employer
- Voluntary Short Term Disability
- Employee Assistant Program
- Free Indoor Walking Track Gym
Coffeyville Regional Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse environment. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our associates is critical to our success. All qualified applicants will receive consideration of employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identify, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please contact Human Resources at HR@crmcinc.org or 620-252-1662.
