Emergency Medical Technician

Broad Statement of Responsibilities: The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) works as a member of a multi-disciplinary team to provide emergent/urgent patient care in accordance with the All Points North mission. The EMT functions under the medical direction of the Chief Medical Officer and is supervised by the on duty attending physician, advanced practice provider, registered nurse, and APN leadership within the scope of practices as dictated by APN training, competencies and guidelines.
Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education: This position requires Highschool Diploma or equivalent. EMT or AEMT certification required. Alternatively, a combination of formal education and relevant work experience may be considered alternative to a degree.
Experience: 1 – 2 years EMT, AEMT, Paramedic preferred.
Special Skills & Knowledge: Candidates should have the following skills and attributes: must be able to work and communicate well with people; be adaptable, and accept changes quickly and easily; be willing to address conflict appropriately. Basic computer skills are required with Microsoft Office Suite and web-based products knowledge a bonus.
Physical Requirements: The physical requirements described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Routine mobility to include standing, stooping, bending, lifting, walking and running.

• Regularly required to sit and work at a phone/computer work station

• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.

Materials & Equipment: Copy machine, Multi-line telephone, personal computer, and fax machine
Essential Requirements:

• High moral and ethical values

• Willingness to be open to learning and growing

• Articulate, with interpersonal skills to work as an integral part of a team.

• Must possess a valid driver’s license, appropriate references, and transcript from an accredited university.

• Appropriate interpersonal/personal boundaries

• Maturity of judgment and behavior.

• Ability to remain flexible to accommodate changes in work schedule.

• Adapts effectively to new situations.

Position Duties and Responsibilities – Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Within scope of job, utilizes critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment, using critical thinking skill and decisive judgement within the scope of the role.

• Prepares patients for the health care visit by directing and/or accompanying them to the exam room; providing gowns, drapes and preparing instruments, equipment and necessary supplies.

• Completes a variety of medical services including verifying patient information; reviewing and updating pertinent medical records; and documenting interventions.

• Performs medical procedures as delegated including, but not limited to; medication administration, obtaining vital signs, performing CPR, EKGs, splint application, phlebotomy, and IV access.

• Reports abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to medical/nursing staff.

• Assists health care providers during examinations; prepares laboratory specimens; performs basic testing; disposes of contaminated supplies and cleans or prepares for sterilization of medical instruments.

• Assists in balancing workloads, coordinates and maintains clinical flow by coordinating with care providers.

• Provides standardized education for patients and families through written and verbal instructions and answering questions as directed by the provider.

• Provides basic airway and respiratory management.

• Serves as preceptor and mentor to other team members.

• Adheres to professional standards, policies and procedures, federal, state and local requirements and standards of regulatory bodies. Maintains requirements for licensure, certifications and skills maintenance.

• Additional duties as assigned within scope of practice

The above duties reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principle work functions of the position, and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be in the position. These duties and responsibilities are the expectations upon which performance is measured.