What are the responsibilities and job description for the Emergency Med Tech Transport WOW, Transport Services, Weekends position at Norton Healthcare?
Responsibilities
This is a WOW (Work on Weekends) position. Schedules for WOW employees include every weekend (Nights - Friday & Saturday, Days - Saturday & Sunday). Employees in designated WOW positions earn premium pay in addition to their competitive hourly rates and shift differential.
The Emergency Med Tech (EMT) Transport is responsible for the ground/air transportation of the patient and/or the Transport Team in both emergency and non-emergency situations, while ensuring the safety of the patient, team and public at large. The EMT Transport is also responsible for the maintenance of all regulatory documentation relating to ground and/or air transportation, and assures all vehicles and transport equipment are maintained in a clean and safe operating condition. The Emergency Medical Tech Transport assists other members of the health care team in the delivery of patient care. The major focus for the position is on preparation and handling of instrumentation, equipment and assisting the physician, registered nurse, and respiratory therapist during the procedure. The EMT Transport must be knowledgeable of specific procedures or specialties, effectively prioritize, and effectively plan and problem solve due to the changing nature of the work situation during the procedures and environment. This individual must have the ability to recognize the need for immediate response during urgent or emergency situations at bedside, vehicular, and in flight. The EMT Transport must also have basic knowledge of medical terminology, the metric system and aseptic technique, and defensive driving, aerodynamics and be able to apply this knowledge in all patient and family interactions.
Required:
This is a WOW (Work on Weekends) position. Schedules for WOW employees include every weekend (Nights - Friday & Saturday, Days - Saturday & Sunday). Employees in designated WOW positions earn premium pay in addition to their competitive hourly rates and shift differential.
The Emergency Med Tech (EMT) Transport is responsible for the ground/air transportation of the patient and/or the Transport Team in both emergency and non-emergency situations, while ensuring the safety of the patient, team and public at large. The EMT Transport is also responsible for the maintenance of all regulatory documentation relating to ground and/or air transportation, and assures all vehicles and transport equipment are maintained in a clean and safe operating condition. The Emergency Medical Tech Transport assists other members of the health care team in the delivery of patient care. The major focus for the position is on preparation and handling of instrumentation, equipment and assisting the physician, registered nurse, and respiratory therapist during the procedure. The EMT Transport must be knowledgeable of specific procedures or specialties, effectively prioritize, and effectively plan and problem solve due to the changing nature of the work situation during the procedures and environment. This individual must have the ability to recognize the need for immediate response during urgent or emergency situations at bedside, vehicular, and in flight. The EMT Transport must also have basic knowledge of medical terminology, the metric system and aseptic technique, and defensive driving, aerodynamics and be able to apply this knowledge in all patient and family interactions.
- This role requires driving Norton Healthcare vehicles, which could include transporting patients and visitors. You must have a valid driver’s license and maintain an acceptable driving record**
Required:
- Valid Driver’s License
- Kentucky or Indiana EMT (State) license at time of hire.
- Must obtain additional EMT (State) license, KY or IN within six months of hire
- Graduate of an Emergency Medical Technician Program
- One year EMT experience