• Emergency Medical Technician

    Northern Light Health (Dover Foxcroft, ME)


    Northern Light Mayo Hospital

     

    Department: Ambulance Transport

     

    Position is located: Emergency Med Svcs- Dover Foxcroft

     

    Work Type: PRN

     

    Hours Per Week: Variable

     

    Work Schedule: Variable

    Summary:

    Provides clinical management of patients under Maine EMS protocols and within the scope of the licensure during emergency and routine ambulance runs. Responsible for meeting applicable State of Maine, and department standards for managing all assigned personnel, equipment and supplies, and for promoting teamwork with other pre-hospital care givers, physicians, and hospital personnel.

    Responsibilities:

    + Competent in the use of equipment on board the ambulance.

    + Appropriately follows EMS protocols in the management of patient care.

    + Demonstrates competency in the care of all patients.

    + Sets priorities and demonstrates ability to facilitate the care of patients during emergency situations

    + Demonstrates competency in procedures within scope of practice.

    + Operates the ambulance in a safe and prudent manner following hospital policy, and State of Maine laws.

    + EMS QA/QI expectations.

    + 100% of runs requiring review completed.

    + 100% successful completion of quarterly skills labs.

    + 75% attendance at QA/QI sessions.

    Other Information:

    Competencies and Skills

     

    + Behaves with Integrity and Builds Trust: Acts consistently in line with the core values, commitments and rules of conduct. Leads by example and tells the truth. Does what they say they will, when and how they say they will, or communicates an alternate plan.

    + Cultivates Respect: Treats others fairly, embraces and values differences, and contributes to a culture of diversity, inclusion, empowerment and cooperation.

    + Fosters Accountability: Creates and participates in a work environment where people hold themselves and others accountable for processes, results and behaviors. Takes appropriate ownership not only of successes but also mistakes and works to correct them in a timely manner. Demonstrates understanding that we all work as a team and the quality and timeliness of work impacts everyone involved.

    + Practices Compassion: Exhibits genuine care for people and is available and ready to help; displays a deep awareness of and strong willingness to relieve the suffering of others.

     

    Credentials

     

    + Required Emergency Med Tech - Basic

    Education

    + Required High School Diploma/General Educational Development (GED)

     

    Working Conditions

     

    + Potential exposure to abusive and/or aggressive people.

    + Potential exposure to diseases or infections.

    + Potential exposure to hazardous materials.

    + Lifting, moving and loading 20 to 30 pounds.

    + Prolonged periods of standing.

    + Prolonged periods of walking.

     

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