What are the responsibilities and job description for the EMT BASIC or INTERMEDIATE-CODY (secondary - internal only) INTERNAL position at West Park Hospital?
Req # 4887
DEPARTMENT: Emergency Medical Services
REPORTS TO: Emergency Medical Services Director
JOB SUMMARY
The Emergency Medical Technician - Basic (EMT-B) provides direct and indirect care through the Policies, Protocols, and Guidelines set by Cody Regional Health (CRH), Cody Regional Health Emergency Medical Services (CRH-EMS), and the State of Wyoming Office of EMS (OEMS); and is accountable for and provides care within the set standards of practice. The Emergency Medical Technician – Basic is a member of the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) team and must work with Fire Department Personnel, Law Enforcement, and other healthcare providers to deliver care to ill and injured patients in the out-of-hospital as well as hospital setting.
The Emergency Medical Technician – Intermediate (EMT-I) provides direct and indirect care through the Policies, Protocols, and Guidelines set by Cody Regional Health (CRH), Cody Regional Health Emergency Medical Services (CRH-EMS), and the State of Wyoming Office of EMS (OEMS); and is accountable for and provides care within the set standards of practice. The Emergency Medical Technician – Basic is a member of the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) team and must with Fire Department Personnel, Law Enforcement, and other healthcare providers to deliver care to ill and injured patients in the out-of-hospital as well as hospital setting.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Currently certified as a Wyoming EMT-Basic or currently licensed as Wyoming Full Module EMT-Intermediate
Minimum age 21 years old
EXPERIENCE
EMS BASIC: None required, entry level position
EMS INTERMEDIATE: One year as an EMT-Basic
SKILLS
Must have ability to quickly and calmly react to life-threatening situations. Ability to communicate with a variety of people of different cultural backgrounds and educational levels. Ability to assess and treat patients to the US DOT and State of Wyoming OEMS EMT-Basic Level or OEMS EMT-Intermediate Level.
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS:
EMT BASIC: Healthcare Provider BLS, Valid Wyoming Driver’s License. Haz-Mat Awareness Level
EMT INTERMEDIATE: AHA Healthcare Provider BLS, AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support and AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support. Valid Wyoming Driver’s License. Haz-Mat Awareness Level