What are the responsibilities and job description for the OCCASSIONAL EMT-PARAMEDIC EMERGENCY CARE CENTER position at Covenant Healthcare?
Covenant HealthCare
US:MI:SAGINAW
EVENING SHIFT
OCCASIONAL
Summary:
The ECC Technician (EMT-P) demonstrates excellent customer service performance in that his / her attitude and actions are at all times consistent with the standards contained in the Vision, Mission and Values of Covenant and the commitment to Extraordinary Care for Every Generation. The ECC Technician performs technical aspects of patient care as delegated by the RN according to established standards of care, procedures, guidelines, and competencies. Performs other duties as assigned. The ECC Technician demonstrates excellent customer service performance in that his/her attitude and actions are at all times consistent with the standards contained in the Vision, Mission and Values of Covenant HealthCare and the commitment to Extraordinary Care for Every Generation.
Responsibilities:
Model’s Covenant’s Mission, Vision, and Values of keeping our commitment to Extraordinary Care For Every Generation.
Performs direct patient care in the ECC.
Practices within his/her scope of practice as defined by the State of MI and Saginaw Valley Medical Control Authority.
Performs observation of patient vitals during patient transport.
Call code as necessary.
Performs patient assessment, including vital signs.
Performs IV starts.
Has demonstrated ability to operate a cardiac monitor including defibrillation, pacing, rhythm interpretation.
Performs airway management as necessary.
Other information:
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Licensed by the State of Michigan-EMT-P required.
Certification of BLS and ACLS required.
2 years experience as an EMT-P in a pre-hospital setting, preferred.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
Computer competency, including Microsoft Office and Outlook.
Previous hospital experience is preferred.
Excellent communication and customer service skills are required.
Basic computer skills preferred.
Sound judgment in handling confidential or sensitive issues and material.
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Ability to maintain punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.
Constant walking Frequent lifting up to 100 lbs.
Frequent standing, pushing, pulling, talking, hearing, near vision, midrange vision, far vision, depth perception, color vision and field of vision
Occasional lifting up to 100 or more lbs.
Occasional sitting, lifting, carrying, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, squatting, crawling, twisting, reaching, handling, feeling, tasting/smelling and visual accommodation
NOTICE REGARDING LATEX SENSITIVITY IN APPLICANTS FOR EMPLOYMENT.
I t has been determined that Covenant HealthCare cannot provide a latex safe or latex free work environment at any of its facilities. Unfortunately, that means that any individual, including an applicant or an employee, is likely to be exposed to latex while on Covenant’s premises. Therefore, latex tolerance is considered to be an essential function for any position with Covenant.
