Transport EMT; MHO

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Reports to the Director of Transport (or designee). Under the supervision of the Medical Director, performs EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) procedures approved by the Advanced Life Support Committee and serves as a member of the Beacon Health System Transport Team.

• MISSION:
  We deliver outstanding care, inspire health, and connect with heart.
• VALUES:
  Trust. Respect. Integrity. Compassion.
• SERVICE GOALS:
  Personally connect. Keep everyone informed. Be on their team.

• Functions as a member of the Beacon Health System Transport Team, management of patients with the following conditions, including (but not limited to): obstructed airways, asthma, pulmonary diseases, diabetic emergencies, major trauma, meningitis, infectious diseases, dehydration, and respiratory distress, near drowning, asphyxia, poisoning, cardiac diseases and RSV/pneumonia.
• Applies in-depth knowledge base in emergency, critical care and clinical skills to perform patient assessment and stabilization.
• Collaborates with other associates to formulate a plan of care related to identify patient problems and desired outcomes of transport, as well as potential emergency situations.
• Establishes and maintains a safe and therapeutic environment in which to provide optimum care and transport. Strives to anticipate and appropriately manage risks.
• Operates two way radio transmission in ambulance and GPS mapping system.
• Maintains current contact numbers, door codes and updated routes to floors at referral hospitals. Updates printed maps to referral locations in driver's map book.
• Administers oxygen as needed utilizing various equipment appropriate to the age, size and medical condition of the patient.
• Performs endotracheal, nasopharyngeal and oropharyngeal suctioning.
• Monitors and documents the patient's status including assessment, vital signs, hydration status, intravenous fluids, level of consciousness, relevant patient history, changes in conditions, care provided, responses to care and other important clinical parameters on the medical record.
• Provides, within the bounds of privacy policies and HIPPA, follow up to requesting agencies regarding patient status.
• Evaluates new equipment and provides input.
• Participates in the daily inspection, care and maintenance of equipment and ambulance, including restocking, checking expiration dates, ordering supplies, cleaning, and arranging for the repair of all damaged equipment to ensure safety of team, patients, family and public.
• Maintains forms and daily logs for equipment and daily checks.
• Beacon Health System Transport Team EMT may be assigned to any specialty team on an as needed basis. The EMT will complete and maintain training and certifications required by the Medical Director including but not limited to: BLS, PHTLS, and S.T.A.B.L.E. These courses will be available within Beacon Health System.
• Complete documentation, assessment, and treatment during transports.
• May be assigned to wheelchair Van shifts as needed.

• Completes skills validations as required for the Beacon Health System Transport Team.
• Maintains active EMT certification in the state of Indiana and Michigan.
• Completes and Maintains Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) certification.
• Completes competencies, safety education, CBL's (Computer Based Leaning) and other mandatory educational sessions as directed by the Program Director, Operations Manager, Educator or Medical Director.
• Works closely with members of the Beacon Health System Transport Team, physicians, other Beacon staff and personnel from other hospitals and facilities to provide high-quality patient care.
• Exhibits guest relation skills with referral hospitals/staff, physicians and family members that support the professional, competent and compassionate image of the Beacon Health System Transport Team.

• Assists with patient care. Also assists other procedures as requested by Nurse, Paramedic or physician.
• Provides support for traumas and codes as needed in other departments.
• Transports patients to other departments in the hospital.
• Completes other job-related duties and projects as assigned.

• Attends and participates in department meetings and is accountable for all information shared.
• Completes mandatory education, annual competencies and department specific education within established time frames.
• Completes annual employee health requirements within established time frames.
• Maintains license/certification, registration in good standing throughout fiscal year.
• Direct patient care providers are required to maintain current BCLS (CPR) and other certifications as required by position/department.
• Consistently utilizes appropriate universal…