Emergency Medical Tech (EMT) II - PRN - Evenings

Job Description

Job Summary 

The Emergency Medical Technician II (EMT II) is responsible for providing advanced pre-hospital care and emergency medical services to patients in both emergency and non-emergency situations. This role includes assessing patient conditions, performing life-saving interventions, and ensuring safe transport to medical facilities. EMT II operates under medical protocols and guidelines, working closely with paramedics, nurses, and physicians to deliver high-quality care in the field and at the facility. 

Essential Functions

• Responds to emergency calls and provides advanced life support (ALS) and basic life support (BLS) to patients in need of urgent medical care.
• Assesses the condition of patients at the scene of an emergency, determining the nature of their injuries or illness and providing necessary medical interventions.
• Administers first aid treatments, such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), bandaging wounds, controlling bleeding, immobilizing fractures, and assisting with breathing.
• Operates emergency vehicles safely and efficiently, adhering to traffic laws and medical protocols for safe patient transport.
• Communicates effectively with dispatchers, medical personnel, and patients, providing updates on patient condition and en route status.
• Monitors and maintains medical equipment, ensuring all tools and supplies are in proper working order.
• Maintains accurate documentation of patient care provided during transport, including vital signs, treatments administered, and response to interventions.
• Collaborates with paramedics, nurses, and physicians to provide continuity of care upon patient transfer to a medical facility.
• Adheres to established medical protocols, departmental policies, and legal regulations related to emergency medical services.
• Participates in ongoing training and continuing education to maintain certifications and stay current on emergency medical procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Technical School Graduate of an accredited Paramedic Program required
• 0-1 years Emergency department experience preferred
• 0-1 years One year of experience working as a licensed Paramedic. required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must be able to develop and maintain interpersonal skills, both with the public and the entire team.
• Ability to follow direction of medical and nursing staff. Possess good communication skills (both written and verbal) with mastery of the English language.
• Effective performance within a fast paced environment as well as the ability to meet multiple expectations, and perform more than one emergency related activity at a time.
• Phlebotomy skills, operation of emergency equipment, cleaning of equipment, maintenance of supplies, moving of patients on stretchers, in wheelchairs, and ambulatory.
• Administers skilled nursing care with appropriate documentation under the supervision of a registered nurse and the physician directed plan of treatment. Paramedicine will fall within the guidelines of the National Registry.
• Paramedic will perform patient care under the license of the medical director of the emergency department.
• Must be available and willing to float to another department as appropriately needed.
• The Paramedic will perform skilled patient care under the direction of the medical director.

Licenses and Certifications

• CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation Within 90-days of hire required
• EKG - Electrocardiogram Certification Within 90-days of hire required
• IV - IV Certification during hospital orientation required
• LP - Licensed Paramedic required
• NRP - National Registered Paramedic required
• Health Services\ACLS preferred
• PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support Within one year of employment preferred

State Specific Requirements

• Arizona: PALS clinical practice will be as per the rule of the Arizona Nurse Practice Act