Emergency Medical Technician

at Northern Light Health in Presque Isle, Maine, United States

Northern Light A.R. Gould

Department: Ambulance Transport

Position is located:Northern Light A.R. Gould Hospital

Work Type: PRN

Hours Per Week: 0.00

Work Schedule: 12:00 PM to 12:00 AM

Summary:

The Emergency Medical Technician ( EMT ) is primarily responsible for providing high quality, calm, compassionate care during 911 response and on inter-facility transfers. The EMT is also responsible in assisting other departments upon request in emergency situations, promoting training and education to the public, conducting daily inspection of equipment and quarters and assisting with departmental operations.

Responsibilities:

Essential duties of EMS position follow the National Scope of Practice Documents Published by the National Registry of EMTS ( NREMT ) which can be found at www.nremt.org. These include:

+ Performing emergency and routine patient care in the pre-hospital setting and interfaculty transport setting in a calm and safe manner

+ Driving safety in response to 911 calls, as well as on inter-facility transfer

+ Performing public and community education

+ Maintaining equipment, supplies, and assisting with the maintenance of the living quarters

+ Assisting in the hospital setting as delegated and needed consistent with the collective bargaining agreement

+ Working collaboratively with community partners, other public health agencies, and hospital personnel

+ Willingness and desire to be a life-long learner, and continuously increase knowledge through formal education

+ Maintain physical wellness and agility to perform the essential duties of the position

Other Information:

Competencies and Skills

+ Achieves Results: Sets high standards for their own outcomes and seizes opportunities to engage others towards objectives. Consistently moves forward with direct actions in order to attain or exceed objectives. Manages their own time effectively to accomplish assigned tasks. Successfully prioritizes multiple projects and duties as needed.

+ 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.

+ Demonstrates Adaptability: Learns quickly when facing a new problem or unfamiliar ta