Emergency Medical Technician

SUMMARY

Under supervision of the Medical Director and LifePACT Manager or designee following established policies and procedures, performs the role of an EMT, including delivery of patient care, training, equipment and maintenance, and research efforts. Maintains clinical skills, knowledge of literature in the field and outreach, and training objectives. The position shall not supersede the RN or Paramedic role in patient care once responsibility for a patient is transferred from the EMT to the paramedic or RN.

Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.

• Instill Trust and Value Differences
• Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate

• Performs non‑invasive patient care alongside the critical care paramedic during transport in accordance with established standards, protocols and policies under the supervision of the physician medical director or his/her designee.
• Provides comprehensive, effective and safe non‑invasive care to any patient transported by LifePACT.
• Assists in development of patient care protocols and methods.
• Participates in training curricula and research.
• Completes patient documentation (written and electronic) per Rhode Island Hospital and the Rhode Island Department of Health:
  Division of EMS; documentation shall be completed in a timely fashion to expedite patient billing.
• Maintains positive communication (written and spoken) effectively while interfacing with fellow employees, patients, patient families, referring hospitals and the community at large.
• Upholds and adheres to LifePACT policies and procedures.
• Upholds safety standards as set by Rhode Island Hospital and the Rhode Island Department of Health.
• Reports to remote location(s) for duty; responds on‑call to emergencies, disasters and major incidents.
• Attends required staff and educational meetings and remains current with literature pertaining to relevant program areas of interest.
• Performs data entry and clerical assistance.
• Assists with Emergency Department communications and dispatch at and for the communications center and other duties as assigned.

BASIC KNOWLEDGE

High School Degree or equivalent. Current State of Rhode Island EMT‑B license. Knowledgeable in use and routine maintenance of all equipment and supplies used by LifePACT Ambulance. Must be able to read, speak, legibly write and comprehend the English language without restriction. Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns.

Current BLS certification (instructor status preferred). Maintains certifications as mandated by the position. Valid and current driver’s license with a clean driving record. Emergency Vehicle Operators Course (EVOC) certification within one year of employment. Maintains clinical skill proficiency and knowledge base within scope of practice. Must be prepared for unrestricted travel in not only ambulances, but also cars, trucks, boats, airplanes and helicopters.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be capable of performing in cramped quarters, any type of weather condition, and other risks including hazardous materials. Must possess and maintain physical condition that allows running, climbing and carrying of medical equipment and lifting of patients. Able to stand erect from a squatting position while lifting 175 pounds between two people – agility testing will be monitored annually. Free of motion sickness or history thereof or any physical ailment that may impair consciousness or cognitive ability.

Visual acuity meeting the vision requirements as set by the Rhode Island Registry of Motor Vehicles, even if licensed outside the state of Rhode Island. Visual color discrimination for identifying labels, patient assessment, read placards, etc. Hearing adequate to converse in normal tones, hear equipment sounds and alarms, use radios and other communications devices, and perform other job tasks (including…