Advanced EMT - FULL-TIME - Todd County

An Emergency Medical Technician- Advanced must be Currently licensed in the state of Kentucky and have a Current BLS certification.

Requirements

• Supports the mission, policies, and procedures established by Com-Care.
• Provides service Director with upcoming availability within a timely manner to allow scheduling.
• Maintains a professional appearance while providing patient care and adheres to all established dress code policies.
• Completes all required documentation for each patient/activity/run performed and turns in all run forms and associated paperwork within the time frame specified in agency policy.
• Reports to work for scheduled shifts, regularly reports to work when requested short notice (Less than 24hr) when available.
• Interacts professionally with 911 dispatch and adheres to all communications protocols.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and well stocked Ambulance during their shift. Completing All shift Check documentation prior to end of the assigned shift.
• Provides Advanced Life Support in Emergency and Non-Emergency situations According to established Medical Protocols
• Responds promptly to all Emergency and Non-Emergency calls, Adhering to Service policy regarding in-service times.
• Must demonstrate knowledge and proficiency in driving of Ambulance in emergency and non-emergency situations.
• Must know and practice the proper techniques of moving, repositioning, and transferring of patients from and to bed, stretcher and/or wheelchair. Practices safe and effective lifting techniques.
• Performs Advanced Life Support procedures such as IV’s, Intubations and other Skills as described in Medical Protocol as an Advanced procedure with minimal Difficulty.
• Demonstrates knowledge of Universal Precautions and Infection Control practices in preventing the spread of disease/infections among employees, patients, family members and other Heath Care providers.
• Establishes early ALS intervention/ Care on medical emergencies by providing Oxygen, monitor and initial eval within 10 minutes of arrival.
• Performs basic housekeeping procedures while at assigned station to promote a clean and safe work place.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of proper procedures for immobilization and patient packaging as directed by agency medical protocol.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of Advanced Life support procedures according to Established Medical Protocols. Has good knowledge of all medical protocols.
• Participates in Service – Sponsored mandatory training and attends Medical staff meetings to increase ALS skills and knowledge.
• Constantly strives to maintain and increase job related skills and knowledge by attending all in-service and educational programs offered by the agency.
• Initiates and promotes effective working relationships by utilizing appropriate Interpersonal communication skills with all staff members.
• Identifies and initiates resolution of conflict with self and others using appropriate Channels of communication.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude toward supervision, instruction and is cooperative with implementing new and/or revised policies and procedures.
• Presents a professional and well groomed appearance abiding by Com-Care dress code while at work or on call.
• Interacts appropriately with patients, family members and visitors in the patient’s Home, office or other Health Care locations.
• Promotes patient privacy and maintains confidentiality of patient and employee Information by complying with the Confidentiality policy.
• Assumes responsibility for personal growth and accountability by identifying own Strengths and weaknesses.
• Reports to work as scheduled and works time scheduled. Clocks in by time scheduled.
• Promptly notifies the appropriate staff member/supervisor in the event of illness/absence, abiding by set agency policy providing adequate time for supervisor to find a replacement.
• Absenteeism is infrequent and for just reason, with no unexcused absences.
• Attends all staff, management and committee meeting