EMT-Basic (PRN)

Job Description:

Operate in the prehospital and interhospital environment to provide patient care in the ambulance and throughout the patient transport within the scope of practice for Montana EMT and National Registry EMT credentials. Also responsible for driving and operating the ambulance in routine traffic and emergency traffic situations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Obtains patients vital signs to include blood pressure, pulse and temperature and understands normal ranges and changes. Informs RNs or Physician of changes in vital signs.
• Works with EMT or Paramedic partner to provide safe transport of patients between hospital and receiving facility.
• Effective interpersonal skills including verbal and written communication
• Basic computer skills
• Conducts an inspection of ambulance and equipment at the beginning of each shift to ensure ability to care for patients
• Establishes and maintains effective radio communication with HELP Flight dispatch and other agencies
• Initiates department standing orders in appropriate patients. Performs basic airway techniques including oxygen therapy. Participates in HELP Flight Safety committee Able to load and unload ambulance stretcher with one person assist Completes an initial assessment of the patient and documents in the EMR. Initiates needed interventions to support safe patient transport Provides safe movement of patients, applying principles of safe patient handling.
• Promotes mission, vision, and values of Intermountain Health, and abides by Service Behavior Standards.
• Demonstrates and adheres to the standards of infection prevention.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Follows principals and upholds the Standards of Infection Prevention.
• May be required to be placed on-call during a regularly scheduled shift.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty
• satisfactorily. The requirements list must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum
• education, training, licensure, experience, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations
• may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Regular attendance to perform work on site during regularly scheduled business hours
• or scheduled shifts is required
• Ability to work nights, holidays and/or weekends is required
• Must be able to pass a physical health assessment examination upon hire and annually
• thereafter
• Ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically within a multi-functional team
• Ability to successfully function in a fast paced, service oriented environment
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Experience in understanding usage of computers and ability to learn new programs
• relevant to the position
• EMS communications (radios) and familiarization with EMS system
• Familiarity with extrication devices and rescue operations
• Recognize Hazardous materials recognition and response
• Highway scene safety management
• Survival training/techniques/equipment that is pertinent to the
• environment/geographic coverage area of the medical service
• Human Factors – Crew Resource Management
• Stress recognition and management/resilience
• Recognizes signs of fatigue
• Safety and risk management training

EDUCATION

Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of Basic EMT training program or Paramedic Training is required in the state of practice.
• Preferred: Emergency Vehicle Operator Course or equivalent

Certifications

• Must have current Montana and National Registry Emergency Medical Technician certification
• Must maintain current AHA Basic Life Support Certification
• Must have valid and unrestricted United States Drivers License

Experience

• Minimum of 1 year experience as an EMT

Physical Requirements:

Anticipated job posting close date:

02/25/2024

Location:

Intermountain Health St Vincent Regional Hospital

Work City:

Billings

Work State:

Montana

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

0

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$16.24 - $24.88

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