EMT A

JOB SUMMARY

The Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-A) assesses, plans, implements, and collaborates with other providers to ensure excellence in patient and family care during pre-hospital emergency care and during transportation to a medical facility. The AEMT may also assist with medical treatment of patients in other departments of CCH under the direction of the MD and RN within their scope of practice as defined by the State of Wyoming. Works in conjunction with the EMS Medical Director and for the EMS Manager within guidelines of the AEMT certification.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs medical and trauma patient assessments, establishes care priorities, and renders necessary and appropriate care within policy, protocol, and scope of practice.
• Assesses, plans, implements, and collaborates with other providers to ensure excellence in patient and family care during pre-hospital emergency care and during transportation to a medical facility.
• Works in coordination with EMS Shift Supervisor and/or Lead Medic to complete EMS staff duties and assignments.
• Accurately performs complete population specific patient assessments, establishes care priorities, and renders appropriate care.
• Accurately documents assessments and treatments of patients using the WATRS reporting system in accordance with Wyoming State statutes.
• Provides service excellence to all customers.
• Operates vehicles in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and departmental policies. Must meet the requirements of and maintain a driving record that allows for coverage by CCH’s vehicle insurance carrier.
• Assures that ambulances and station are maintained, clean stocked, and ready for service at all times. Performs routine and minor vehicle and station maintenance to ensure safe and proper function.
• When requested during surges in patient volumes, assist with medical treatment of patients in other departments of CCH under the direction of the MD and RN within their scope of practice as defined by the State of Wyoming.
• Demonstrates fiscal responsibility and participates in cost containment and economical utilization of supplies and equipment.
• Contributes to CCH and EMS department operations through consistent involvement in duty shifts, special events, educational in-services, and committees.
• Participates as preceptor of students and new personnel as needed.
• Develops and maintains professional working relationships with inter- and intra-departmental personnel.
• Has thorough understanding of the Standards of Excellence handbook and always abides by its expectations.
• Completes all mandatory education programs within established deadlines.
• Participates in departmental training program to maintain skills, knowledge, and abilities required of their scope of practice.
• Upholds the CCH-EMS pillars of Accountability, Responsibility, and Ownership.
• Must be free from governmental sanctions involving health care and/or financial practices.
• Complies with the hospital’s Corporate Compliance Program including, but not limited to, the Code of Conduct, laws and regulations, and CCH’s policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned. This list is non-exhaustive.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Education
  • High School graduate or GED equivalent. Must complete all mandatory educational requirements of the department and CCH.
• Licensure
  • Wyoming Office of EMS issued AEMT license; National Registry preferred.
• Certifications required
  • See Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification Policy and Certifications/Education Requirements Policy.
  • Maintains AEMT license and knowledge of professional standards related to protocols, clinical practice, skill proficiency, staffing, and continuing education. Prefer additional PEPP, PHTLS or similar certifications.
  • Certified Emergency Vehicle Operations – Ambulance certification within 1 year of employment.
• Experience
  • Minimum of one year as an EMT with a licensed ambulance service. Other prior hospital healthcare experience preferred.