Beacon Health System Looking for Transport EMT (MHO) at South Bend IN US Full Time

JOB SUMMARY

Reports to the Director of Transport (or designee) Under the supervision of the Medical Director, performs EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) procedures approved by the Advanced Life Support Committee and serves as a member of the Beacon Health System Transport Team

MISSION, VALUES and SERVICE GOALS

MISSION : We deliver outstanding care, inspire health, and connect with heart

VALUES : Trust Respect Integrity Compassion

SERVICE GOALS : Personally connect Keep everyone informed Be on their team

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Education and Experience The knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated below are normally acquired through the successful completion of an Indiana or State EMS-approved EMT course, which meets the St

Joseph County EMS guidelines Current unrestricted Indiana and / or Michigan EMT Certification which must be maintained

National Registry (NREMT) preferred but not required to apply One year previous experience as an EMT also preferred

Knowledge & Skills Demonstrates knowledge of ambulance and transport equipment, including the analytical skills needed to modify equipment to meet individual patient needs

Demonstrates base knowledge, transport protocol competencies, and critical thinking skills in the care and decision making for transported patients

Requires meticulous adherence to sterile techniques and universal precautions Demonstrates the guest relations and interpersonal skills necessary to interact tactfully and effectively with physicians, nursing staff, other EMS personnel, respiratory therapists, patients, family members and personnel from other hospitals and agencies

Demonstrates the communication skills (both verbal and written) necessary to communicate in a clear and concise manner and report appropriate information needed by other associates

Demonstrates leadership qualities, organizational skills, self-motivation, and the ability to work independently; also demonstrates the ability to set priorities and accomplish goals

Demonstrates awareness of legal issues in all aspects of patient care and transport Demonstrates the ability to work effectively in stressful situations with critically-ill patients, in close proximity with a small group of staff and maintain effective team-oriented behaviors

Demonstrates proficiency in basic computer skills (ie, data entry, word processing and spreadsheets)

Working Conditions Works in the mobile transport ambulance, hospitals and clinics Also operates patient-related equipment

Works in a patient care environment requiring physical exertion, frequent changes in job demands, certain undesirable patient care activities and possible exposure to bio-hazards

Requires mental strength and emotional stability during potentially emotionally volatile situations, including patient death and family needs

Works in an environment where the consequences of errors in performance may result in patient injury or sentinel event with hospital risk and financial loss

Work hours may vary to meet the scheduling needs of the department Ability to work hour shifts, including rotating shifts, weekends, holidays and on-call

Physical Demands Requires the physical ability and stamina (ie to walk / stand for prolonged periods of time, push carts / wheelchairs up to pounds, to position / lift patients at a maximum of pounds unassisted, over pounds requires assistance, provide CPR, etc

in a small confined mobile environment to perform the essential functions of the position Also demonstrates the manual dexterity to work with hands and arms when performing daily duties and the visual and auditory acuity to read cardiac monitors, equipment and perform patient assessments and treatments