Emergency Medical Technician - Part Time

Position Summary:   

The Emergency Medical Technician provides care to patients following standards and protocols set by the sponsoring physician. The EMT functions as a member of the clinical team, ensuring good patient flow and maximizing the delivery of quality care to patients. The EMT will provide excellent customer service. The EMT must possess exceptional communication skills, critical thinking skills, and independent decision-making skills. Employees must also follow and enforce accepted safety practices for patients and must participate in safety instructional programs. The above duties shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the position. 

Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Greets patients in the waiting area in a courteous, professional manner, ensures patient flow runs smoothly and efficiently, and escorts patients to discharge. 
• Obtains patient history: assesses/triages patient, measures vital signs, and records information on patient chart. 
• Explains treatment procedures and prepares patient and exam room for examination by provider. 
• Position instruments and equipment and hand to the provider when directed. Cleans and sterilizes instruments and equipment after use. 
• Administers injections, medications, eye and ear irrigations, and enemas, dresses/bandages wounds and incisions, draws blood and assists provider. 
• Performs diagnostic tests including eye exam, electrocardiograph, defibrillator, cardiac monitor, oxygen equipment, pulse ox, peak flow, and inhalation. 
• Performs CLIA-waived lab tests, draws blood, and collects, labels, and processes lab specimens for send-out. 
• Performs occupational medicine protocols, using proper techniques and guidelines.  
• Ensure preparation for pick-up and shipment to appropriate. 
• Correctly prepares and administers medication.  
• Use patient identifiers prior to administration of medication.  
• Documents administration is required. 
• Removes sutures and/or staples and changes sterile and non-sterile dressing. 
• When applicable, perform basic X-rays or assist the Radiology Technician with x-ray setup. 
• Completes medical chart to include medical services rendered, test results, and supplies used 
• Performs patient callbacks, arranges for referrals and testing, and schedules follow-up appointments 
• Monitors disposable inventory and places orders for medical supplies and pharmaceuticals. 
• Performs quality checks on medical equipment to ensure equipment is in good working order. 
• Assists with registration and performs additional clerical duties when necessary. 
• Employees in these positions will be required to be trained in x-ray. 
• The Clinic staff may also include ancillary personnel who are supervised by the professional staff. 
• Other duties as assigned. This is a safety-sensitive position. 

Qualifications:

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent 

Licenses/Certification

• Must possess a current certification as an EMT for state/national qualification of employment. 
• Must obtain and maintain a current certification in BLS. 

Experience

• Desirable characteristics include at least one year of experience as an EMT, preferably in an Urgent Care setting. 

Skills

• PC skills or applicable computer experience. 
• Ability to accurately read and write medical terminology. 
• Ability to work all shifts. 
• Ability to escort or transport patient by wheelchair or stretcher. 
• Detail-oriented with excellent interpersonal communication skills. 

Working Conditions: 

• May be exposed to/occasionally exposed to patient elements. 
• Subject to varying and unpredictable situations and interruptions. 
• Occasionally subjected to irregular hours. 
• Occasional pressure due to a fast-paced environment. 
• The position may require lifting, carrying, or pushing equipment or patients. 

Physical Requirements: 

• Must be able to see with corrective eyewear. 
• Must be able to hear clearly with assistance. 
• May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases. 
• May be in contact with patients under a wide variety of circumstances. 
• Able to handle emergency or crisis situations. 
• Will be required to wear protective equipment as necessary. 
• Ability to escort or transport patient by wheelchair or stretcher 
• Frequently: Sitting, walking, standing. 
• Occasionally: Bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, lifting, carrying, pushing, traveling. 
• Ability to lift 15-20 pounds