Interfacility Transfer EMT

Summary: Performs non-emergency, field patient care for EMSA. The IFT/EMT strives to achieve and maintain high levels of patient care and clinical performance. The medical and clinical performance standards will be in accordance with documented protocols, practices, and Medical Control Board directives; in the best interest of the patient; and confined to the scope of practice for an IFT/EMT for the State of Oklahoma.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct self in an ethical, professional manner; project a positive self/company/system image.
• Demonstrate the ability to follow the directions of the Clinical Services/Field Operations Supervisors, System Status Controllers, Operations and Director of Operations.
• Work with physicians, nurses, public safety agencies, the public, and other allied healthcare professionals as the need arises.
• Understand and adhere to all documented clinical standards and clinical performance criteria as set by the Medical Director.
• Adhere to all probationary recommendations, remedial training recommendations, and suggestions for improvement of patient care and job standards.
• Achieve and maintain high levels of patient care and clinical performance by meeting continuing education requirements and by maintaining job performance skills through education and practice.
• Follow medical care practices as documented in EMSA medical protocols and as mandated by the Medical Control Board. The scope of medical practice will be confined to medical practice as defined by the Oklahoma Department of Health unless otherwise specified by directives or protocols from the Medical Director.
• Responsible for overall care and safe transportation of patients assigned to the crew by the System Status Controller.
• Responsible for safe transport of patient to and from ambulance. This includes lifting of patient to and from a backboard, stretcher, or equivalent, and maneuvering patients past any obstacles encountered while moving the patient to the ambulance.
• When assigned as an Emergency Vehicle Operator, the Team Member will be always responsible for and in control of the assigned ambulance and in accordance with approved company policy on safe and efficient ambulance operation.
• Responsible for the care, use, and appearance of assigned ambulance and equipment. Must be familiar with all equipment placement on unit and have a complete, accurate documented inventory of all equipment.
• Must report to assigned shift in a timely fashion as dictated by company policy.
• Must be physically and mentally ready to respond to all calls in time periods as dictated by company policy.
• Must immediately report to appropriate authority any malfunctions and/or damage to any equipment or ambulances whether the crew was using or operating the equipment at the time of the damage or malfunction. A written report must also be submitted in accordance with company policy
• Must submit a verbal and written report of any injuries sustained to self, co-workers, or patients to appropriate authority and submit to follow-up procedures as dictated by company policy.
• Must follow guidelines and standards as set forth by The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and EMSA Infection Control policies and procedures.
• Must support, properly interpret, and implement any policies, protocols, standard operating procedures, philosophies, or other directives as set forth by EMSA or other regulatory agencies.
• Conforms to dress code and personal hygiene standards.
• Adheres to EMSA’s Vehicle Assignment and Use Policy.

Requirements:

• Strong communication skills with EMS field Team Members, EMS dispatch, EMS management, allied emergency personnel, and all levels of hospital personnel.
• String communication requirements with various levels of healthcare professionals, law enforcement representatives, First Responder organizations, Fire Department personnel, and the public, either formally, informally or through various educational or public relations endeavors.
• Strong knowledge of English grammar, spelling and usage is required. Spelling and usage must meet approval of the Medical Director, Clinical Services Manager, and the Director of Operations.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or Team Members of other organizations.
• The Team Member will have varying shifts to include days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to maintain strict and confidential patient and personnel information. Must have the ability to maintain composure and tact in stressful situations.
• Demonstrate compassion with a sincere dedication to patient needs and concerns.

Education and/or Experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Certificate from college or technical school preferred but not required.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Possess and maintain Oklahoma Department of Health IFT/EMT Certification.
• Possess and maintain National Registry IFT/EMT Certification.
• Possess and maintain all certifications that are required by the Medical Control Board and EMSA. These certifications include the following:
• CPR credentials (as defined by the American Heart Association)
• Hazardous Materials (first responder level)
• Possess and maintain current Oklahoma motor vehicle operator’s license and be within company guidelines with no more than two (2) moving violations in the past three (3) years.

Work Environment:

Physical Demands: This position requires lifting in conjunction with the partner or assist in moving and/or balance up to 250 pounds and occasionally lift, move and/or balance up to 350 pounds. Frequent vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Frequently required to use the hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. Frequently required to sit, stand, and walk while occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Required to maintain physical condition to enable proper performance of assigned job functions as determined by company policy. Must operate EMS vehicles and assist others who are operating the EMS vehicle in a manner that enables arriving at location in a safe and timely manner.

Working Conditions: While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member regularly works in outside weather conditions. Frequently exposed to fluctuating or extreme temperatures low and high including humidity. The Team Member is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, extreme cold and extreme heat. The Team Member occasionally works near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Mental/Emotional: Frequently applies common-sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Frequently deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Frequently works as independently, to think and act properly in emergencies, and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other Company staff, other healthcare professionals and the public. Ability to continue EMS education as required by Company policy. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure. The work has a high stress environment.

Licenses & Certifications

• National Registry EMT
• Drivers License