Emergency Medical Technician-2

Berger Health System; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth is seeking an Emergency Medical Technician to provide primary BLS Life Support care, including evaluation, treatment and stabilization of critically ill or injured patients during transport. You will work closely with physicians and nursing staff to relay patient information on arrival or before transporting.

Responsibilities include patient assessment, vital signs monitoring, equipment maintenance, and routine documentation.

Qualifications

• High School or GED required.
• Specialized knowledge includes patient assessment, airway management, bleeding control, splint application, equipment and protocol knowledge, scope of practice, and EMT level medications.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary BLS life support care, including evaluation, treatment and stabilization of critically ill or injured patients during transport.
• Assist physicians and nursing staff by communicating patient information on arrival or before transport.
• Maintain ambulances and equipment in proper working order and ensure reports are documented.

Skills

Patient assessment

Airway management

Bleeding control

Splint application

Equipment knowledge

Protocols knowledge

Scope of practice

Medication administration

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

EMT equipment

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 order.
• 10% - Daily cleaning to include mandatory weekly disinfecting of ambulances/equipment and station.
• 10% - Report writing and documentation.

As 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 KNOWLEDGE

• Patient assessment skills
• Airway management
• Bleeding Control
• Splint Application
• Knowledge of Equipment
• Knowledge of Protocols
• Knowledge of Scope of Practice
• Administration of EMT level medications

Work Shift

Work Shift: Variable Scheduled Weekly Hours : 40

Department Administration

Join 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 industry

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal Employment Opportunity OhioHealth 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.

WE Are Inspired to Do Our Best. OhioHealth is a nationally recognized, innovative healthcare system delivering world‑class patient care in a supportive, professional environment filled with limitless opportunities to learn and grow. We are a unique organization in the healthcare field. Our model system of facilities encompasses a wide scope of expertise and care. For professionals, we are a place where people committed to doing their best are given the tools and resources to accomplish our mission every single day. OhioHealth is recognized as a Great Place to Work CertifiedTM organization. The Great Place to Work® is a global authority on high‑trust, high‑performance workplace cultures. This recognition is one measure of our success in achieving a part of our vision to be an organization "where people want to work."