EMT(PRN)

at Riley County in Manhattan, Kansas, United States

Job Description

The EMT(PRN) will provide direct patient care within their scope of practice independently and in support of their partner in pre-hospital and inter-facility transfer settings. The EMT will participate in maintenance of facilities, equipment and ambulances. EMT’s must work independently, prioritize multiple tasks and maintain a high level of patient/customer satisfaction. EMT’s work 12/24/36 hour shift structures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Proficiently performs skills within the scope of practice of an EMT in a compassionate caring manner.
• Proficiently performs BLS skills: basic airway management, statutorily allowed medication administration, three and 12-lead EKG placement. This list is not all inclusive.
• Ability to lead, anticipate and react to partners needs in support of patient care
• Ability to work independently, multi-task and manage a multi-casualty scene
• Maintains professional image and promotes harmonious relationships among EMS, health care and other public service personnel and encourages communication at all levels
• Accurate and timely documentation of the electronic medical record
• Shows initiative participating in routine shift duties (daily, weekly and monthly activities)
• Is available for event standby time per guidelines.

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS:

• Maintains positive and professional relationship with local emergency service providers, hospital staff, physicians, and other community shareholders.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if work is similar, related or a logical assignment of the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.