What are the responsibilities and job description for the Advanced EMT position at Camden Clark Medical Center?
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1. Advance Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) Certification through WV Office of Emergency Medical Services
2. Advance Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) through National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians
3. Basic Life Support (BLS) or obtain within 30 days of hire
4. ACLS certification within 60 days of hire.
5. PALS or PEPP certification within 60 days of hire.
6. PHTLS or ITLS Certification within 60 days of hire.
7. Valid Driver's license.
EXPERIENCE:
1. Six (6) months patient care
To be completed as established by department: (Administered at Department level)
1. Completion of Emergency Vehicle Operations Course
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1. ACLS Instructor Certification
2. CPR Instructor Certification
3. One-year college with emphasis on health care
4. Associates Degree
EXPERIENCE:
1. One (1) year of patient care experience.
CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusivelist of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.
1. Responsible for responding promptly and efficiently to calls.
2. Administers first aid treatment or life support care to sick or injured persons in the prehospital setting.
3. Responsible for organized transfer of information to the hospital and accurate, complete and legible report and record keeping while maintaining confidentiality and patient rights.
4. Performs duties of triage area and establishes appropriate priority of care.
5. Performs all duties of an EMT, with additional responsibilities within scope of practice of an AEMT.
6. Operates an ambulance in conjunction with applicable safety policies and traffic laws related to the operation of emergency medical response vehicles. Drives emergency vehicle under extreme conditions such as heavy traffic, inclement weather, and fog.
7. Maintains adequate inventory of supplies and restocks as necessary.
8. Reports any required maintenance of equipment or vehicle. Provides minor vehicle maintenance.
9. Prepares reports and ensures proper documentation of incidents.
10. Performs additional duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here 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.
1. See attachment of Physical Demands
WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Cognizant of environmental factors, infection control issues and maintains a safe environment for patient care.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1. Ability to be scheduled for work based on operational needs of the hospital.
2. Possess the ability to deal tactfully and harmoniously with guests.
Additional Job Description:
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
36Shift:
Varied (United States of America)Exempt/Non-Exempt:
United States of America (Non-Exempt)Company:
CCMC Camden Clark Medical CenterCost Center:
240 CCMC Ambulance ServiceAddress:
934 Murdoch AvenueParkersburgWest VirginiaEqual Opportunity Employer
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