Emergency Medical Responder; EMR) PRN

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3 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $22.00 To $22.00 Hourly

GENERAL SUMMARY
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The Emergency Medical Responder’s (EMR) PRN primary responsibility is to answer emergency calls, providing efficient and immediate care to ill and injured residents. The EMR is also responsible for carrying out life safety, security, concierge responsibilities.

$3.00 per hour for weekend overnight shift 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.

$0.75 per hour for the 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. shift (WEEKDAYS Shift Differentials)

$1.00 per hour for the 11:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. shift (WEEKDAYS Shift Differentials)

• Emergency Response:
• Using a limited amount of equipment, the EMR will r ender emergency medical care based on assessment findings. Care may include:
  • Openingandmaintaininganairway
  • Ventilating patients
  • Administering cardiopulmonary resuscitation
  • Administering Oxygen
  • Providingemergencymedicalcareofsimpleandmultiplesystemtraumasuchas:
    • Controlling hemorrhage
    • Bandaging wounds
    • Manuallystabilizinginjuredextremities
  • Addressing general medical complaints, altered mental status, seizures, environmental emergencies,behavioralemergenciesandpsychologicalcrises.
• Prior to rendering patient care, identify the mechanism of injury or nature of illness, the total number of patients and requests additional help, if necessary.
• Determine when additional support is needed and act accordingly. This includes:
  • Identifying assessment findings that may require communicating with on-call provider for guidance.
  • Providing ongoing assessment of resident and administer additional care while awaiting additional EMS resources.
  • Verbally reporting observations and emergency medical care rendered to the responding EMS unit.
  • Assessing the extent of injury and renders care while awaiting EMS providers.
  • Contacting other EMR and or Security for additional help when necessary.
  • Performingbasictriage when required.
• Conduct post-call activities including:
  • Complete an Event Report
  • Restockandreplaceusedsupplies
  • Clean and disinfect all equipment following appropriate disinfecting procedures
  • Carefullychecksallequipmenttoensure it is in working ordertheavailabilityforthenextresponse
• Functionwithinthescopeofcareasdefinedbystate,regionalandlocalregulatoryagencies;
• Comply with regulations on the handling of the deceased, protection of property and evidence atthe scene,whileawaitingadditionalEMSresources.

2. Other Responsibilities

• Perform security sweeps to ensure secure access points remain locked.
• Perform Fire Life Safety Rounds.
• Assist with emergency evacuation drills and training.
• Answer Concierge desk phones in a courteous and professional manner.

3. Other Duties, as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must hold an active EMT/EMR or Paramedic certification
• Must hold active certification of CPR, BLS
• Must have a strong 6 months to 1 year working experience.
• Ability to function in uncommon situations while remaining calm;
• Able to apply basic knowledge of stress response and methods to ensure personal well‑being;
• Ability to apply principles of body substance isolation.
• Ability to apply basic medical‑legal principles as they pertain to the EMR role;
• Ability to work well with many people and adapt to diverse situations
• Ability to maintain a professional work environment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS
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Frequent standing, stooping, bending, stretching, and squatting; must be able to stoop, bend, stretch, squat, and stand.

Please note:
A Level II background check is required for all positions at Sinai Residences. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of this screening.

Sinai Residences is a drug-free workplace.