Emergency Medical Technician Howard EMSJob Ref2405027CategoryAllied HealthJob FamilyEMT / ParamedicDepartmentEMS Ambulance ServiceSchedulePer DiemFacilityCommunity Howard Regional Hlth3500 South LaFountain StreetKokomo, IN 46902United StatesShiftVariableHoursvariable - PRNminimum requirement 24 hours in 6 week schedule periodJoin CommunityCommunity Health Network was created by our neighbors, for our neighbors. Over 60 years later, “community” is still the heart of our organization. It means providing our neighbors with the best care possible, backed by state-of-the-art technology. It means getting involved in the communities we serve through volunteer opportunities and benefits initiatives. It means ensuring our dedicated caregivers can learn and grow to stay at the top of their fields and to better serve our patients. And above all, it means exceptional care, simply delivered — and we couldn’t do it without you.Make a DifferenceThe Emergency Medical Technician will be responsible for driving an emergency vehicle to the scene, assessing the patient as directed by the EMT-Paramedic on the scene, administering treatments, assisting the EMT-Paramedic, monitoring the patient, relating history and patient assessment to the Emergency Department personnel and transporting the patient to a facility. Reports to the Nurse Manager and or EMS Coordinator and is under the direction of the charge nurse, registered nurse and supervisory personnel. Performs duties and responsibilities in a quality manner adhering to all hospital policies and procedures. Attends to patients of all ages and genders.Exceptional Skills and QualificationsApplicants for this position should be able to collaborate with others in a team setting, have excellent communication skills, and a positive attitude toward problem-solving.
High School Diploma or GED: High School Diploma or GED + 6 months certification classes (Required)
6-12 months with an ambulance service (Preferred)
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certifications/Licensures required
Drives the ambulance in a safe manner in accordance with Indiana law relating to emergency vehicles. Minimal difficulties with area mapping systems
Operates ambulance and hospital radio equipment according to hospital policies and procedures
Completes initial and ongoing patient assessment and quickly takes appropriate action when significant changes are recognized
Gathers all pertinent information related to each specific patient and relates this information to the Emergency Department via the cellular telephone/radio system and the written patient report
Administers basic life support treatment according to accepted standards. These skills include but are not limited to non-visualized airways and IV maintenance. Assesses and treats all patients with respect to age specific issues
Assists paramedic when on emergency unit with all aspects of advanced life support care while adhering to written standing orders and protocols. Anticipates needs of the paramedic
Cleans and restocks ambulance and garage area as needed or required
Maintains visibility in the Emergency Department and offers unsolicited assistance to the emergency physician or RN when not performing ambulance duties
Thinks independently to insure that all aspects of daily job assignments are carried out without direct supervisory involvement
Assists in orientation of EMT’s, Paramedics, EMT & Paramedic students and other personnel
Attends unit in-service and educational programs including audit & review as assigned
Maintains current certification records on all required skill levels
Performs phlebotomy per Community Howard Regional Health Policies and Procedures
Maintains the privacy and security of protected health information (PHI), the confidentiality of all information, and conducts all aspects of patient care charting, billing, and all operations within the system in a professional and ethical manner in accordance with Federal, State, and CHRH rules and regulations
Individuals may not perform all of these duties, or may perform additional, related duties not listed here.
Why Community?At Community Health Network, we build teams that deliver exceptional care through empathy, communication and collaboration. We consider ALL an integral part of the exceptional patient experience. We PRIIDE ourselves on not having employees but Caregivers. Join our Community as we make a difference in your community.Caring people apply here.Community Health Network complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. Community Health Network does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.