Advanced EMT - Lincoln EMS Shift Varies Job Fayetteville Tennessee USA,Healthcare

Position: Advanced EMT - Lincoln EMS - FT - Shift Varies
Location: Fayetteville

Overview

This position administers life support care to sick and injured persons in pre-hospital setting, in accordance withstatewide Treatment Protocols and HEMSI Medical Control Physicians, as authorized and directed by physician and/orparamedic.

Responsibilities

Assesses nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures to be followed or need for additional assistance. Works efficiently to restore and stabilize cardiac, pulselessness, non-breathing patients. Administers initial treatment at emergency scene and takes and records patient's vital signs. Remains in good driving status and maintains insurable driving status. Communicates with hospital/TCC personnel by HEMSI approved communication methods.

Maintains up to date credentials regarding licensing and protocol changes. Appropriately documents patient care in all HEMSI approved reporting methods. Observes all safety and security procedures for their vehicle and station. Maintains unit in constant state of readiness through supplies and equipment restocking Efficiently cleans and performs minor maintenance to emergency vehicle. Maintains a clean and orderly vehicle and station Assists in direction and coordination of additional personnel on scene, including volunteer responders.

Faithfully reports to work and maintains acceptable attendance Provides excellent customer service to patients and family members Meets the HEMSI standard on response times

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies on a daily basis. These factors will be used to measure an employee’s performance throughout the workday.

Administrative

1) Demonstrates proper attendance and punctuality requirement

2) Time management and prioritizing – uses time efficiently with existing resources

3) Dependability/Reliability - completes tasks on time and accepts responsibility for the best of the organization

5) Maintains standards for safety and security procedures

6) Upholds and implements HEMSI policy and procedures of employment

7) Pursues training and development opportunities; strives to build knowledge and skills in order to share with the organization

Communication:

1) Strong oral communication skills - to comfort and explain procedures to the patient and family members, give orders, and relay information to others

2) Exhibits effective written communication in patient documentation

3) Demonstrates teamwork with co-workers and supports organizational success

4) Displays confidence in self and others

5) Provides excellent customer service

6) Exhibits strong interpersonal skill and compassion to offer emotional support in patient care

7) Maintains highest standards of professionalism

8) Maintains HIPPA guidelines and HEMSI privacy policies concerning confidentiality in dealing with patients, patient family members, and others within the community

Cognitive:

1) Problem solving – discovers, analyzes, and solves problems to overcome obstacles

2) Initiative – identifies opportunities and issues, and proactively acts to follow through on work activities to capitalize or resolve them

3) Innovative – generates unique ideas for improving work

4) Listening – accurately receives information and reciprocates effectively to party received from

5) Navigation skills – ability to reach desired destinations and minimize incidents of getting lost in routes

6) Exhibits adaptability – can change in demanding work environment when unexpected events happen for thebest environmental fit

7) Decision making skills – can make accurate judgments and can weigh significant risks in making critical decisions

9) Demonstrates attention to detail in patient care reporting

Technical:

1) Assesses patient’s condition and assists Paramedic in…