Senior EMT
Company: UPMC
Location: Hanover
Posted on: June 23, 2022
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Job Description:
Description Purpose:Under limited supervision, the Sr. EMT
ensures safe and healthy environment for patients and employees by
providing competent health and medical services in a prehospital
setting. The Sr. EMT will work as part of the team to care for
critically ill and injured patients and will follow PA DOH BLS, ALS
and CCG guidelines. The Sr. EMT is expected to execute independent
judgment, to deliver appropriate care that is consistent with the
clinical protocols, when contact with a medical command physician
is not possible. The Sr. EMT fulfills education and experiential
requirements as established by the Medical Director, and performs
other duties as assigned. Supports and upholds the mission, goals,
and objectives, of the UPMC system at all times.
Responsibilities:Maintains clean patient environment as well as
crew quartersEnsures safe operation of patient laden stretcher
employing appropriate stretcher discipline at all times. Maintains
safe loading, unloading, adjustment of head of stretcher, and
stretcher movement.Reflects a positive attitude to the customer in
a high stress environment at all times, with a clear understanding
of who the customer is.Reports injuries and completes the
appropriate documentation, no matter how minor, to a supervisor in
a timely manner.Maintains fitness for duty by adhering to all
employee health requirements, including maximum weight, hearing
conservation program, and required medical screenings.Participates
constructively in the peer-review driven quality improvement
program.Performs all assigned duties, including daily, weekly,
monthly, or other duties assigned by the base site manager,
including (but not limited to):Responsible for the safe operation
of the transport vehicle and ensures a safe environment for patient
and other healthcare workers in and around CEM vehicles.Completes
all official documentation in a timely manner such as payroll,
expense reports, orientation forms, etc.Ensures the safety of
patients and all others. Utilizes appropriate safety channels to
report safety concerns, and uses tools available to enhance a safe
work environment.Performs daily equipment check (vehicle,
medications)Selects and uses personal protective equipment
appropriate to the level of the anticipated hazard.Maintains and
ensures adequate vehicle operation including proper fuel, fluid
levels, lights, sirens, radio, cellular phone functioning. Works
with Regional Medical Manager to ensure all mechanical deficiencies
are corrected.Demonstrates the ability to establish a rapport with
customers; including the ability to create and sustain a positive
relationship; regardless of circumstances, environment, or patient
presentation.Ensures crew is logged onto computer duty
rosterResponds promptly and efficiently to all requests for
service.Ensures patient and family confidentiality and dignity at
all times.Participates in shift report from off going crewCollects
and promptly processes demographic, medical necessity, and other
necessary billing information.Participates in scheduled and
unscheduled outreach activities, representing the UPMC and STAT
MedEvac system.Collaborates with PHRN and Paramedic to care for
critically ill or injured patients in adherence with established
protocols and standards of care; assessing online medical command
or other resources when appropriate.Reports for work well rested,
and fit for duty. Adhering to the drug and alcohol policy at all
times. including prescription and/or over the counter medicine
use.Demonstrates skills, competencies, and judgment necessary to
provide patient care in any environment; using educational
resources that are required or made available.Adheres to the
current uniform policy.Actively participates in the development and
training of new staff.Equipment checksAdheres to rules for
scheduling, including schedule requests, minimum time, and
availability. Qualifications1 year EMT experience. High School
Diploma (or equivalent) required1 professional contribution
selected from department, hospital or system goals, and approved by
your Manager.Previous ambulance and/or hospital experience
preferred.Reliable transportation and be willing to travel to any
STAT MedEvac base site as assigned.Must be able to successfully
complete the prescribed orientation program, including classroom,
clinical rotations, educational competencies, and on the job
training.Must work productively and effectively within a complex
environment, handle multiple/changing priorities, and specialized
equipment. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:CPR required
based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills
demonstration component within 30 days of hirePA Emergency Service
Vehicle Operation (EMSVO)EMT CertificationDriver's licenseNIMS
Incident Command, NIMS Single Resources, NIMS Introduction Course
Clearances must be dated within 90 daysBasic Life Support (BLS) OR
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)Driver's LicenseEmergency
Medical Technician (EMT)Act 33 with renewalAct 34 with renewalAct
73 FBI Clearance with renewal UPMC is an Equal Opportunity
Employer/Disability/VeteranIndividuals hired into this role must
comply with UPMC's COVID vaccination requirements upon beginning
employment with UPMC. Refer to the COVID-19 Vaccination Information
section at the top of this page to learn more.Total RewardsMore
than just competitive pay and benefits, UPMC's Total Rewards
package cares for you in all areas of life - because we believe
that you're at your best when receiving the support you need:
professional, personal, financial, and more.Our ValuesAt UPMC,
we're driven by shared values that guide our work and keep us
accountable to one another. Our Values of Quality & Safety, Dignity
& Respect, Caring & Listening, Responsibility & Integrity,
Excellence & Innovation play a vital role in creating a cohesive,
positive experience for our employees, patients, health plan
members, and community. Ready to join us? Apply today.
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