What are the responsibilities and job description for the Advanced Emergency Medical Technician position at OhioHealth?
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Job Description Summary
Provide primary BLS Life Support and Advanced level Care to include medical evaluation, IV therapy, medication administration, treatment and stabilization of the critically ill and injured as well as on-going monitoring of patient vitals during transport. This will require working directly with physicians and nursing staff to inform and receive patient information regarding the patient's condition on arrival or prior to transporting.
Responsibilities And Duties
60% -Performs primary job responsibilities listed for Emergency Medical Technician to include response, patient assessment, vital signs, patient monitoring and diagnostics, patient moving and lifting, medication administration.
20% - Maintaining Equipment in proper working order.
Daily cleaning includes mandatory weekly disinfecting of ambulances/equipment and station.
10% - Report writing and documentation.
As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties.
The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time.
Minimum Qualifications
High School or GED (Required)BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association
Additional Job Description
SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE
Patient assessment skills
Airway management
Bleeding Control
Splint Application
Knowledge of Equipment
Knowledge of Protocols
Knowledge of Scope of Practice
IV Initiation
Administration of AEMT level medications
Work Shift
Variable
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Department
Administration
Join us!
OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment
Job Description Summary
Provide primary BLS Life Support and Advanced level Care to include medical evaluation, IV therapy, medication administration, treatment and stabilization of the critically ill and injured as well as on-going monitoring of patient vitals during transport. This will require working directly with physicians and nursing staff to inform and receive patient information regarding the patient's condition on arrival or prior to transporting.
Responsibilities And Duties
60% -Performs primary job responsibilities listed for Emergency Medical Technician to include response, patient assessment, vital signs, patient monitoring and diagnostics, patient moving and lifting, medication administration.
20% - Maintaining Equipment in proper working order.
Daily cleaning includes mandatory weekly disinfecting of ambulances/equipment and station.
10% - Report writing and documentation.
As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties.
The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time.
Minimum Qualifications
High School or GED (Required)BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association
Additional Job Description
SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE
Patient assessment skills
Airway management
Bleeding Control
Splint Application
Knowledge of Equipment
Knowledge of Protocols
Knowledge of Scope of Practice
IV Initiation
Administration of AEMT level medications
Work Shift
Variable
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Department
Administration
Join us!
- if your passion is to work in a caring environment
- if you believe that learning is a life-long process
- if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry
OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment