Emergency Medical Technician

Berger Health System; Cambridge (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth is seeking an Emergency Medical Technician to provide primary BLS Life Support care, evaluating and stabilizing critically ill and injured patients during transport. Work closely with physicians and nursing staff to relay patient information on arrival or prior to transport.

The role includes patient assessment, vital signs, monitoring, and documentation, with responsibilities for equipment maintenance, daily cleaning, and safety-focused practices within a High Reliability

Qualifications

• Patient assessment skills.
• Airway management.
• Bleeding control.
• Splint application.
• Administration of EMT level medications.
• Knowledge of equipment and protocols.
• Understanding of scope of practice.

Responsibilities

• Perform primary EMT responsibilities: patient assessment, vital signs, monitoring and diagnostics, patient moving/lifting, and medication administration.
• Maintain ambulances/equipment, ensure proper working order.
• Daily cleaning including weekly disinfecting of ambulances/equipment and station.
• Produce accurate report writing and documentation.

Skills

Patient assessment

Airway management

Bleeding control

Splint application

Medication administration (EMT level)

Equipment knowledge

Protocols knowledge

Scope of practice knowledge

Education

High School or GED

Job description

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more – in our careers and in our communities.Job Description Summary:Provide primary BLS Life Support Care to include medical evaluation, treatment and stabilization of the critically ill and injured as well as on-going monitoring of patient’s vitals during transport. This will require working directly with physicians and nursing staff to inform and receive patient information regarding the patient's condition on arrival or prior to transporting.Responsibilities And Duties:60% - Performs primary job responsibilities listed for Emergency Medical Technician to include response, patient assessment, vital signs, patient monitoring and diagnostics, patient moving and lifting, medication administration.20% - Maintaining Equipment in proper working order10% - Daily cleaning to include mandatory weekly disinfecting of ambulances/equipment and station.10% - Report writing and documentationAs a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties.The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time.Minimum Qualifications:High School or GED (Required)Additional Job Description:SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGEPatient assessment skillsAirway managementBleeding ControlSplint ApplicationKnowledge of EquipmentKnowledge of ProtocolsKnowledge of Scope of PracticeAdministration of EMT level medicationsWork Shift:VariableScheduled Weekly Hours :40DepartmentAdministrationJoin us!... if your passion is to work in a caring environment... if you believe that learning is a life-long process... if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industryEqual Employment OpportunityOhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment