What are the responsibilities and job description for the EMT - PRN position at Crawford County Memorial Hospital?
Summary:
The Emergency Medical Technician responds to both emergent and non-emergent calls while providing both pre-hospital and hospital patient care that is within scope of practice and training.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Responds promptly to all request for patient care as directed.
• Completes documentation and records according to the department and state policies.
• Ensures vehicle and equipment are ready for response at all times.
• Performs assigned duties in the Emergency Department under the supervision of the Emergency Room nurse, Paramedic, and/or Supervisor.
• Maintains a good working relationship with fellow employees, community volunteer providers, hospital staff, physicians and other allied health professionals.
• Attends and completes all required safety and annual training requirements.
• Follows the Hospital Exposure Control Plans/Bloodborne and Airborne Pathogens.
• Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible and courteous environment.
• Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a department team inter- and intra- departmentally to facilitate the department’s ability to meet its goals and objectives.
Non-Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Perform other duties as assigned
Professional Requirements:
• Complete annual education requirements.
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
• Report to work on time and as scheduled.
• Wear identification while on duty.
• Maintain regulatory requirements, including all state, federal and local regulations.
• Represent the organization in a positive and professional manner at all times.
• Comply with all organizational policies.
• Conduct oneself as a professional in accordance with PRIDE values.
• Participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.
• Attend regular staff meetings and in-services.
Job Requirements:
• Current state EMT certification.
• One year of experience as an Emergency Medical Technician preferred.
• Current certification in CPR, American Heart Association Healthcare provider or American Red Cross CPR for the professional rescuer.
• Must be a licensed driver.
Organizational/Core Competencies:
• Quality Service
• Team Work
• Communication
• Respect for Others
• Time and Priority Management
• Ability to interact effectively with minimal supervision using good judgment, common sense, leadership ability and thorough understanding of the principles of emergency medical services at the basis level.
• Ability to interact effectively and professionally with patients, hospital personnel, emergency service providers, fire department personnel, and the general public.
