EMS- EMTB​/evenings and nights

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EMS BH EMS LLC - Bristol, CT 06010

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Full Time Education Level: High School Job Shift: 2nd Shift (Evenings) At Bristol Health Care, we begin each day caring today for your tomorrow. We have been an integral part of our community for the past 100 years. We are dedicated to providing the best possible care and service to our patients, residents and families. We are committed to provide compassionate, quality care at all times and to uphold our values of Communication, Accountability, Respect and Empathy (C.A.R.E.).

We are Magnet ® and received the 2020 Press Ganey Leading Innovator award for our rapid adoption and implementation of healthcare solutions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Use your expertise, compassion, and kindness to transform the patient experience. Make a difference. Make Bristol Health Care your choice.

Performs a wide variety of patient care tasks in a pre-hospital and hospital environment. Follows standardized procedures prescribed in a clinical pathway, including activities related to direct care, diagnostic testing, patient transport and documentation, as directed. When required, responds to emergency medical calls via ambulance and performs first aid and emergency treatments within authorized certification limits at sites of fire, accident, disaster, etc.

when working in the hospital, does so as an employee of BH EMS.

• Observes physical/emotional status of assigned patient/family.
• Able to prioritize patient care and unit activities.
• Provides care according to current policies and procedures and established standards of care.
• Appropriately seeks out assistance to assess patients or render patient care.
• Is aware of limitations of EMT-BASIC and functions within those limits.
• Provides for the patient/family needs for psychological, emotional or spiritual support in an unhurried, empathetic manner.
• Meets standards of unit-based competencies on an annual basis.
• Assumes role of patient advocate.
• Consistently refers to the critical pathway when rendering care.

• All documentation is concise, clear, pertinent, accurate and timely.
• Documents safety measures, actions, and/or communications with patient/family.

• Works with colleagues and other disciplines in a spirit of teamwork, professionalism and goal attainment.
• Seeks direction from other healthcare team members when necessary in order to clarify a patient's need or condition.
• Consistently shares all pertinent observations and recommendations regarding patient needs to the Registered Nurse, Case Manager, or MD.
• Consistently communicates patient responses to the critical pathway to the RN or case manager in a timely manner.
• Participates in patient care conferences.

• Responds to requests from peers in acceptable time period.
• Participates on committees.
• Assists in the orientation of new employees.

• Identifies and communicates areas for improvement in clinical environment.
• Demonstrates support of changes which will improve patient care.
• Brings issues of concern on the unit level to the appropriate committee for discussion/resolution.

• Regularly recognizes and evaluates own strengths and weaknesses.
• Attends available workshops and seminars to enhance clinical skills.
• Attends mandatory in-service education.
• Attends 66% of staff meetings.
• Develops plan to meet learning needs.

• Provides timely ambulance response to emergency calls.
• Conducts on…