EMT

Med Center Health; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Med Center Health in Bowling Green, KY seeks an EMT to assist with assessment, management and transport of ill or injured persons under medical control. The position emphasizes patient care, documentation, and adherence to EMS standards in a hospital-affiliated setting.

The ideal candidate holds a Kentucky EMT certification, CPR as required by the EMS board, a valid driver’s license, and is prepared for annual MVR checks. Prior pre-hospital or clinical care experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Kentucky Certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) required.
• CPR certification as required by Kentucky Board of EMS.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Motor vehicle record check conducted annually.
• High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Previous pre-hospital or clinical patient care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient(s) to determine appropriate level of care and initiate proper course of action.
• Provide Basic Life Support, establish airway, ventilatory support, CPR and AED as indicated.
• Perform trauma care such as bleeding control, splinting and immobilization.
• Use, clean and replenish patient care supplies and equipment per guidelines.
• Follow infection control and PPE guidelines.
• Operate company vehicle safely and perform routine maintenance checks.
• Maintain current certifications/licenses on file and attend required in-service training.
• Document patient demographics, assessment findings, treatment and procedures in care reports.
• Document insurance information and obtain signatures for billing.
• Maintain department buildings, vehicles and equipment per guidelines.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Performs and/or assists with the assessment, management and transport, within scope of practice, of persons ill or injured, under the supervision of on or off-line medical control.

Minimum Qualifications

Work Experience

Previous pre-hospital or clinical patient care experience is preferred.

Education

High school graduate or equivalent preferred.

Certifications/Licensure

Kentucky Certified Emergency Medical Technician; Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation certification, as required by Kentucky Board of EMS.

Valid driver’s license required.

Motor vehicle record check required and will be performed annually.

Job Specific Performance Standards

The duties listed below are a summary of the major essential functions of this position. The position may require other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned, and specific functions may change from time to time.

• Assessment of patient(s) to determine appropriate level of care needed. Initiates proper course of action (i.e. ALS response, rapid transport, assist with self-administered medications, etc.).
• Provides Basic Life Support in critical situations by establishing and maintaining patient airway, using appropriate adjuncts, providing ventilatory assistance, performing CPR and/or utilizing AED, as indicated by local/national standards.
• Performs trauma care (i.e. bleeding control, splinting, immobilization, etc.) as appropriate.
• Uses, cleans and replenishes patient care supplies and equipment according to department and corporate guidelines.
• Adheres to department and corporate guidelines regarding infection control and personal protective equipment.
• Operates company vehicle. Adheres to driving laws and regulations and assures safe operation of vehicle. Conducts general maintenance checks on company vehicle. Reports maintenance issues. Maintains record of maintenance checks.
• Maintains current proof of certifications/license on file in department files. Reliably attends department and corporate required in-service/training.
• Documents patient demographic data, assessment findings, treatment and procedures performed and other pertinent information on patient care report.
• Documents demographic data, insurance information; obtains signatures as required for billing purposes.
• Maintains department buildings, vehicles and equipment according to department guidelines.