Emergency Medical Technician EMT

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Do you have the career opportunities as a Emergency Medical Technician EMT you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Portsmouth Ambulance, part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free Air Med medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing.
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more.
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts.
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships.
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
• Colleague recognition program.
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence).
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Note:

Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as an Emergency Medical Technician EMT where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

The EMT’s primary responsibility is responding to Intra/Inter-Facility Transports. The EMT functions within the Emergency Department as a team with Physicians, Registered Nurses and Physicians Assistants. The EMT will adhere to the Hospital's Standards of Patient Care to deliver safe, quality patient care in the Inter/Intra-Facility and Emergency Department settings. The EMT performs all treatments and procedures within the scope of EMT practice and as outlined in the Standards Manual, Protocols, Policies and Procedures and Practice Guidelines.

• Interview patients and caregivers/family on presentation to obtain a bio‑psycho‑social history relevant to reason for presentation.
• Examine the patient's physical status.
• Review all test results including EKG, lab, and x‑ray for ongoing assessment and report to physicians.
• Reassess patient status at established time frames.
• Complete all required documentation in both EMS Charts and Medi Tech.
• Communicate patient needs/assessment to physicians and interdepartmental services involved in the patient's care.
• Ensure sensitivity towards patients and caregivers/family by eliciting patients' physical and emotional concerns, being a receptive listener, and providing an environment conducive to interviewing and the delivery of care.

• High School Graduate/GED.
• Graduate of an EMT program.
• Current licensure as an EMT in the State of New Hampshire.
• National EMT license.
• Valid driver’s license free from restrictions and insurable by hospital insurance company.
• Department of Motor Vehicle Driving History Release submitted prior to employment and annually in compliance with Portsmouth Regional Hospital Driver/Fleet Safety Policy.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, high‑stress work environment.
• Ability to maintain customer‑focused interpersonal communication skills and patient confidentiality.
• BCLS, ACLS and PALS certification…