What are the responsibilities and job description for the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) position at Yale New Haven Health?
Overview: To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.
Under the supervision of the Manager, Emergency Services and the Clinical Coordinator/Chief paramedic. the L M Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) is responsible for providing safe ambulance transportation and patient care for patients.
EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran Responsibilities:
Under the supervision of the Manager, Emergency Services and the Clinical Coordinator/Chief paramedic. the L M Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) is responsible for providing safe ambulance transportation and patient care for patients.
EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran Responsibilities:
- 1. Establishes a professional rapport with patients and staff.
- 2. Collaborates with other pre-hospital team members to assure that appropriate level of treatment is performed.
- 3. Transfer patients to the emergency department of a hospital or other healthcare facility.
- 4. Respond to 911 calls for emergency medical assistance.
- 5. Report their observations and treatment to physicians, nurses, or other healthcare facility staff.
- 6. Document medical care given to patients.
- 7. Acts as a role model in area of expertise and professional practice by being self-directed, self-motivated, maintaining expertise and promoting the emergency medical services system.
- 8. Facilitates and models development of critical thinking, problem solving and communications skills among the students.
- 9. Maintains current knowledge of relevant issues, trends, and practices in the area of emergency medical services.
- 10. Promotes professional self-development
- 11. Assess a patient?s condition and determine a course of treatment.
- 12. Provide first-aid treatment or life support care to sick or injured patients
- 13. Supports leadership in ensuring that excellent customer service standards are met.
- 14. Reinforces behaviors consistent with customer service standards.
- 15. Transport patients safely in an ambulance.
- 16. Operates an emergency vehicle in a safe manner consistent with YNHHS policies.
- 17. Adheres to all applicable state EMS protocols, sponsor hospital guidelines, and YNHHS policies and procedures.
- 18. Constructs a personal development plan based on self-evaluation and peer review.
- 19. Inventory, replace, and clean supplies and equipment after use
- 20. Assists in the care and maintenance of equipment.
EDUCATION
EMS certification/licensure at the EMT level, other health care licensure /certification, or other subject matter expertise in the area of healthcare, public safety, EMS, or education is preferred
EXPERIENCE
Pre-hospital experience, other healthcare experience, or other needed area of expertise experience strongly encouraged. Must maintain certification as a CT and RI EMT
LICENSURE
State of CT EMT Certification required, EMS certification/licensure at or above the EMT level in RI is preferred at hire or must be obtained in the first 6 month of employment, other health care licensure/certification desirable, Current AHA BCLS is required.
