Emergency medical Technician

Boston, MA
• Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
• Full-time
• Rotating When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

Job Summary:

The Emergency Medical Technician responds to both non-emergent and emergent requests for medical transportation, provides emergency and non-emergency care predominately in the hospital environment and when required pre hospital environment all within the scope of practice, also provides safe and efficient transportation of the patient to appropriate facility or residence.

Job Description:

Essential Responsibilities:

Responds promptly to requests for non-emergent and emergency calls as directed by the dispatcher in a timely and safe manner. Upon receiving request from dispatcher, responds to request in a timely fashion. Maintains sufficient knowledge of area geography and traffic patterns.

Follows Massachusetts Laws, Chapter 89, Section 7 and Chapter 90, Sections 7, 13, 14, 16, and 17 regarding emergency vehicle operation. Parks vehicle in areas designed by local fire, police, or hospital for patient pick-up and discharge.

Completes documentation and records according to department policy. Run report will be completed accurately and legibly. Vehicle and equipment checklist will be completed on every shift. Obtains insurance information from transferring institution or receiving hospital.

Ensures vehicle and equipment are ready for response at all times. Knows location and proper use of all equipment and radios. Restocks vehicle and equipment within 15 minutes of run. Keeps vehicle clean and maintains fuel and stock as needed. Reports damaged or unsafe equipment to Supervisor upon problem identification.

Renders pre-hospital care at EMT-B level. Performs complete and accurate BLS (Basic Life Support) patient assessments. Is proficient in all BLS skills. Has a pleasant and professional manner with all patients and their families. Adheres to state and Region IV BLS treatment protocols. Gives accurate and concise radio reports.

Maintains a good working relationship with fellow employees, community emergency service providers, hospital staff, physicians and other allied health professionals. Represents Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and the EMS Services in a positive, professional manner. Interacts with hospital employees in a spirit of cooperation and in the patient’s best interest.

Participates in continued learning and possess a willingness and ability to learn and utilize new technology and procedures that continue to develop in their role and throughout the organization. Embraces technological advances that allow us to communicate information effectively and efficiently based on role.

Required Qualifications:

High School diploma or GED required.

Certificate 1 EMT Basic License required., and Certificate 2 Basic Life Support required.
0-1 years related work experience required.

Current MA EMT License Holds current MA drivers License

Experience with computer systems required, including web based applications and some Microsoft Office applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access.

Preferred Qualifications:

One year experience as an Emergency Medical Technician preferred.

Competencies:

Decision Making:
Ability to make decisions that are guided by general instructions and practices requiring some interpretation. May make recommendations for solving problems of moderate complexity and importance.

Problem Solving:
Ability to address problems that are varied, requiring analysis or interpretation of the situation using direct observation, knowledge and skills based on general precedents.

Independence of Action:
Ability to follow precedents and procedures. May set priorities and…