EMT ADVANCED GROUND TRANSPORT WEO - LGH

Overview

The EMT Advanced, under the direction of the Operational Medical Director, performs care appropriate to the patient population served and meets routine and life-threatening patient care needs. The EMT Advanced may be required to respond under routine or emergency conditions, assess the scene for hazards, triage multiple patients, especially in mass casualty situations, provide assessment, stabilization and treatment of life-threatening conditions utilizing skills within the EMT Advanced (or EMT Intermediate) scope of practice, and within the protocols set forth by the Regional EMS Council and / or the Operational Medical Director. Such skills may include, but are not limited to basic life support needs, IV insertion, fluid and medication administration, and safe transportation to the appropriate medical facility. The EMT Intermediate ONLY also provides advanced airway techniques, cardiac rhythm interpretation and monitoring, pacing and defibrillation. The EMT Advanced will also provide routine, non-emergent care and transportation to patients as needed by ambulance, wheelchair van, or other transportation sources as deemed appropriate. Additional job functions may be assigned per certification level and competencies as deemed necessary and appropriate by the Manager, Operational Medical Director, or Program Director. Professionalism and excellent customer service skills are always required.

Responsibilities

Assesses nature and extent of illness/injury to establish and prioritize medical care.

Gathers and submits appropriate patient data necessary for continued treatment.

Provides routine, non-emergent care and transportation to patients as needed by ambulance, wheelchair van, or other transportation sources as deemed appropriate.

Responds under routine or emergency conditions; assesses the scene for hazards; triages multiple patients, especially in mass casualty situations; provides assessment, stabilization and treatment of life-threatening conditions utilizing skills within the EMT ALS II scope of practice, and within the protocols set forth by the Regional EMS Council and/or the Operational Medical Director. Utilize skills which may include, but not limited to basic life support needs, IV insertion, fluid and medication administration, advanced airway techniques, cardiac rhythm interpretation and monitoring, pacing and defibrillation; safe transportation to the appropriate medical facility.

Completes reimbursement documentation and submits at the end of every shift.

Checks assigned vehicle at the beginning of every shift and documents findings on the vehicle check list.

Performs routine maintenance checks daily, such as fluids, tires, general working operations of lights, sirens, radios, etc. and reports any issues to supervisor and maintenance technician.

Responds to patient and other Centra department's requests for assistance promptly.

Assists unit staff in answering calls, ordering and procuring supplies or equipment, and requesting services.

Apply and share new knowledge, skills, and information at work.

Participates in continuing education and job-related in services obtaining a minimum of hours of continuing education each year.

May perform other duties as assigned or requested and job specification can be modified or updated at any time.

Qualifications

Required Education: High School Diploma or GED

Preferred Education: Associates Degree in healthcare or related field

Required Experience: 0-2 years as an EMT Advanced or EMT Intermediate

Preferred Experience: Pre-hospital or inter-facility transport experience

Required Certifications and Licensures: Virginia EMT Advanced or Intermediate certification American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (EMT Intermediate ONLY)VAVRS or VDFP EVOC Class II FEMA ICS 100, 200, and 700PHTLS within the first year of employment AMLS within the first year of employment. Hazardous Materials Awareness required within the first year of employment. Needs to be completed prior to the end of the orientation period and before being released to drive solo: Transfer, Stair, and Gait Training Fall prevention training Bed Mobility

Preferred Certifications and Licensures: National Registry AEMT preferred