Emergency Medical Technician

Agence PROvidence; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualifications

• Rhode Island EMT license is required.
• Valid CPR certificate is required.
• Mental Health First Aid certificate is required.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Two to three years of pre-hospital care experience required.
• High school graduate or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency care to students and campus community, including triage, treatment, and stabilization per RIDPH protocols and Providence College EMS policies (40%).
• Complete all documentation for emergency calls and report incidents to EMS Chief and Public Safety on-duty Supervisor (10%).
• Provide follow-up with students who required emergency care during the previous shift via phone (weekend shifts only) (5%).

Skills

Emergency medical care

Documentation

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Rhode Island EMT License

CPR Certification

Mental Health First Aid Certification

Valid Driver's License

2-3 years pre-hospital care

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Under the direction and supervision of the Associate Vice President/Chief of Public Safety or his designee provide emergency medical care to ensure professional medical coverage of students, during hours when the Student Health Center is closed, as well as provide coverage for faculty/staff and visitors of Providence College.

1. Provide emergency care to the student population on campus to include triage, treatment and stabilization of patients according to RIDPH protocols and Providence College EMS Policies and Procedures. (40%)
2. Complete all documentation as appropriate to all emergency calls. Report any and all incidents, problems, and unusual circumstances to the EMS Chief and the Office of Public Safety on-duty Supervisor when indicated. (10%)
3. Provide follow-up with students who required emergency care during the previous shift via phone call to address any questions or concerns the student may have (weekend shifts only). (5%)

MARGINAL DUTIES:

1. Maintain inventory of EMS supplies and ensure all response equipment is adequately stocked. (5%)
2. Participate in and assist with training requirements for Public Safety Officers to include CPR and First Aid Training. (5%)
3. Participate in and assist with training for the Faculty and Staff of Providence College as needed or requested. (5%)
4. Participate in training exercises, including but not limited to tabletop and full-scale practical exercises, as needed. (5%)
5. Provide EMS coverage for on-campus events as requested (College Events, Club Sports). (5%)
6. Be available to work at least 2 weekend shifts per month, as well as a minimum of 4 shifts per month. (Weekend shifts are considered, Friday night, Saturday day and night, Sunday day and night as well as Holidays.) (5%)
7. EMTs will provide support and guidance to any Student EMT Employees in the event they are covering any on-campus event. (5%)
8. Conduct monthly inspections of College AED Units and Naloxone deployments and assist Residence Life with similar training. (5%)
9. Perform all other duties as maybe required. (5%)

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Rhode Island EMTAlicense.
• Valid CPR certificate
• Mental Health First Aid Certificate
• Maintain a valid driver’s license
• Two to three years pre-hospital carerequired.
• High school graduate or equivalent

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to safely operate college EMS vehicles for emergency response.
• Sitting in a normal seated position for extended periods of time
• Reaching by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction
• Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than with whole hand(s) or arm(s), for example, using a keyboard
• Communication skills using the spoken word
• Ability to see within normal parameters
• Ability to hear within normal range
• Ability to move about
• Ability to lift and move patients as required to provide pre-hospital care.
• use of co-ed facilities and living quarters during the required tour of duty.

DISCLAIMER:

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.