What are the responsibilities and job description for the Emergency Medical Technician position at Owensboro?
Summary
Job Summary
Responsible for the provision of optimum patient care in accordance with the KY EMS Regulations KRS 311A.140 and all Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital-Emergency Medical Service guidelines and protocols.
Job Responsibilities
- Navigates ambulance to the patient's location.
- Provides stabilization of scene and requests additional assistance as necessary.
- Determines nature and extent of illness or injury and patient's history from available sources.
- Administers emergency medical care within scope of practice, including patient stabilization, monitoring, and resuscitation from the scene to receiving medical facility.
- Contacts medical personnel, reports/records observations, and follows directives from supervising physician or registered nurse.
- Maintains equipment, restocks supplies, and cleans ambulance as necessary.
- Responsible for the safe operation of all EMS vehicles in accordance with current Kentucky Motor Vehicle codes.
- Maintains personal knowledge and skills in order to deliver optimum patient care as an EMT.
- Stocks and maintains the EMS vehicle and its contents in a state of readiness at all times.
- Must be able to work with local Fire and Law Enforcement agencies as a team for a coordinated effort on the patient's behalf.
- Documents all patient care assessments, BLS skills and all service reports in a timely manner.
- Must be punctual and ready for all shifts.
- Acts at all times in a professional manner and handles conflict and stressful situations with good judgment.
Qualifications
- High school diploma, General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or higher required upon hire
- No experience required
- EMT - Certified Emergency Medical Technician in the state of Kentucky required upon hire AND
- Driver - Valid driver's license and 21 years of age required upon hire AND
- BLS - Certified as a Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider required within 90 days of employment in this position
Skills and Attributes
- Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
- Works under minimal supervision.
- Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Physical Demands
- Standing: Frequently
- Walking: Frequently
- Sitting: Occasionally
- Lifting 0-25 lbs: Frequently
- Lifting 25-75 lbs: Frequently
- Lifting over 75 lbs: Frequently
- Carrying 0-25 lbs: Frequently
- Carrying 25-75 lbs: Frequently
- Carrying over 75 lbs: Frequently
- Pushing/Pulling 0-25 lbs: Frequently
- Pushing/Pulling 25-75 lbs: Frequently
- Pushing/Pulling over 75 lbs: Frequently
- Climbing: Occasionally
- Bending/Stooping: Frequently
- Kneeling: Occasionally
- Crouching/Crawling: Occasionally
- Reaching: Frequently
- Talking: Frequently
- Hearing: Frequently
- Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements: Rarely
- Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements: Frequently
- Keyboard Data Entry: Frequently
- Running: Occasionally
- Vision: Depth Perception: Frequently
- Vision: Distinguish Color: Frequently
- Vision: Seeing Far: Frequently
- Vision: Seeing Near: Frequently
Owensboro Health Core Commitments
INTEGRITY - We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility, reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers.
RESPECT - We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient, customer and team member in the Owensboro Health community.
TEAMWORK - We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles, surpass goals, celebrate accomplishments and plan the future.
INNOVATION - We foster original ideas and creative solutions that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health.
SERVICE - We focus on service to patients, customers and team members by anticipating their needs, thoughtfully meeting those needs and continually improving the quality of everything we do.
EXCELLENCE - We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness, produce exceptional work and provide outstanding service.
