Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

If hired for this position, you will be required to provide proof that you are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 prior to your start date, or have a valid religious or medical reason qualifying you for an exemption (that may or may not require accommodation)

Temporary positions during COVID-19

This position is expected to last through June 30, 2022.

Full-time 7:00-400pm (Monday-Friday)

Salary: $20.00 per hour.

Part-time Shift 7:00am-4:00pm

Salary: $25.00 per hour

Location Sites: Varies throughout LA County.

Hire Date: Immediately

The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) is responsible for the assessment and basic management of medical, trauma and environmental emergencies under the supervision of the staff nurse and/or physician. Assists with patient care based on individual patient needs within the scope of practice under the direct supervision of the EMT supervisor or staff nurse.

This position attends patients at County or non-County medical facilities. Incumbents determine when a patient's condition requires emergency patient care such as administering cardiopulmonary resuscitation, oxygen, and resuscitation with a bag-valve-mask, in addition to providing emergency technical care during emergencies. Incumbents must demonstrate the ability to lift, carry, push, or transfer patients between beds, stretchers, wheelchairs, or cots.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provides for the comfort and safety of patients by performing patient care functions such as positioning, suctioning, and checking pulse, respirations, blood pressure and skin color. Lifts and transfers patients between beds and stretchers.
• Manage a list of COVID Medically Vulnerable Patients
• Interact and educate patients
• Document in PowerChart
• Act as part of the interdisciplinary team
• Maintain knowledge of CDC and CHS guidelines related to COVID and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Carries patients in stretchers and wheels patients in stretchers or wheelchairs.
• May be deployed as part of a triage team, deliver equipment and supplies and/or may establish communications at health facilities as needed in case of major emergency or disaster.
• Checks and replenishes first aid kit, emergency patient care equipment, and linen supplies.
• Collaborate with nursing colleagues to ensure patient follow up in events unrelated to COVID
• Fill out Health Service Request forms should patients request influenza and COVID-19 Vaccines
• Swab patients when requested fort COVID Testing
• Other duties as assigned

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Demonstrated ability to implement clinical care in accordance with outlined policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate knowledge of infection control and prevention standard precautions.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment while working in a stressful environment.
• Ability to bend, pull, push, and lift up to 50 pounds.

Education/Experience

One year of experience at the level of EMT assisting patients in ambulance companies, EMS provider agency, hospitals and other medical facilities. E.R. experience preferred.

Certificates/Licenses/Clearances

• Must have current EMT Certification.
• Must have Current CPR certification.
• A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
• Successfully clear the LA County Live Scan process.
• Successfully clear the Health Clearance
• Must comply with LA County Health Officer COVID-19 vaccine order. Must be Fully Vaccinated.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Stand Frequently

Walk Frequently

Sit Frequently

Handling / Fingering Occasionally

Reach Outward Occasionally

Reach Above Shoulder Occasionally

Climb, Crawl, Kneel, Bend Occasionally

Lift / Carry Occasionally - Up to 50 lbs

Push/Pull Occasionally - Up to 50 lbs

See Constantly

Taste/ Smell Not Applicable

Not Applicable Not required for essential functions