EMT- St. Vincent Health

EMT‑Basic PRN – Per Diem Position Available, Days, Nights, and Weekends

Benefits available: paid sick time and 403B retirement.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must be 21 to apply
• Completion of an Emergency Medical Technician training course
• National Registry Emergency Medical Technician–Basic certification preferred
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers is required
• Valid Colorado Driver's License, or ability to obtain within ninety(90) days of hire.
• Excellent mathematical skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent Clinical judgment and decision-making skills
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds frequently, push and pull up to 75 pounds

The EMT‑Basic position is responsible for providing pre‑hospital emergency medical care and ambulance transportation of persons who are ill or injured as authorized and directed by a physician. This position is responsible for the emergency medical response vehicles' operation, general maintenance, and operational readiness. This position is additionally responsible for providing appropriate medical care within St. Vincent Health Emergency Department to emergency room patients as directed by the emergency department team.

This care is provided in accordance with accepted medical standards of care, medical protocols, training, and is under the direction of physicians working within St. Vincent Health Emergency Department. Must be at least 21 years old to apply.

• Works under the direction of a physician and/or paramedic partner.
• Assess the nature and extent of illness or injury and prioritize medical procedures to be followed. Renders basic life support procedures to patients in a variety of settings consistent with state and local operating protocols.
• Administers initial treatment at emergency scenes, takes and records patients' vital signs, and assists in extricating trapped victims.
• Drives the ambulance and/or transports sick and injured patients to and from scenes and treatment centers in a manner appropriate to dispatch direction and to patient condition, always considering due regard for the safety of self and others.
• Observes, records, and reports patients' condition and reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents.
• Restore and stabilize heart rhythm on patients without a pulse, non‑breathing patients, using an Automated External Defibrillator.
• Initiates intravenous fluids to administer medications or to replace fluids. Opens airways and ventilates patients.
• Performs drug calculations and administers injections of medications. Inflates pneumatic anti‑shock garments to improve blood circulation.
• Maintains ambulances, Emergency Department, garage, and equipment in a condition of cleanliness and readiness.
• Aids the Emergency Department staff regarding clinical care and administrative activities.
• Helps the Med/Surg Department staff regarding clinical care and administrative activities as needed.
• Communicates verbally and in writing with patients, physicians, other personnel, and the public. Communication may occur via radio, telephone, and/or computer terminal.
• Documents/completes all charting prior to end of shift; including appropriate charges per Department Policy as may be established from time to time.
• Participates in CQI and Department Meetings. Demonstrates a commitment to continuous quality improvement (CQI) as evidenced by actively participating in ongoing education and projects with daily practice and use of CQI techniques and philosophies.

Participates in community educational events as may be scheduled by the St. Vincent Health Ambulance Service.

Promotes St. Vincent Hospital’s mission and follows hospital policy and procedures as they relate to the duties and responsibilities of the position. Demonstrates a positive, supportive attitude for safety, patient care and Ambulance Services quality.

Promotes our own professional growth and demonstrates professional conduct in regard to Ambulance Services operation.

Remains current with industry changes and information.

Attending seminars to remain current with industry changes.

Applies information learned during informative learning sessions and effectively teaches other pertinent details.

Maintains confidentiality in all health information matters.

Promotes good relationships with other hospital departments to achieve optimal working conditions. Demonstrates flexibility and willingly accepts responsibility, notifying the supervisor when additional work can be assumed.

Receives, evaluates, and discusses suggestions and constructive criticism in a professional manner.

Other duties as assigned.

* Disclaimer:
The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee, time to time; the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. Click “Visit” below for more detail on this specific job.