Overview To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day. Under the supervision of the Manager, Emergency Services and the Clinical Coordinator/Chief paramedic. the L+M Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) is responsible for providing safe ambulance transportation and patient care for patients. EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran Responsibilities 1. Establishes a professional rapport with patients and staff. 2. Collaborates with other pre-hospital team members to assure that appropriate level of treatment is performed. 3. Transfer patients to the emergency department of a hospital or other healthcare facility. 4. Respond to 911 calls for emergency medical assistance. 5. Report their observations and treatment to physicians, nurses, or other healthcare facility staff. 6. Document medical care given to patients. 7. Acts as a role model in area of expertise and professional practice by being self-directed, self-motivated, maintaining expertise and promoting the emergency medical services system. 8. Facilitates and models development of critical thinking, problem solving and communications skills among the students. 9. Maintains current knowledge of relevant issues, trends, and practices in the area of emergency medical services. 10. Promotes professional self-development 11. Assess a patient?s condition and determine a course of treatment. 12. Provide first-aid treatment or life support care to sick or injured patients 13. Supports leadership in ensuring that excellent customer service standards are met. 14. Reinforces behaviors consistent with customer service standards. 15. Transport patients safely in an ambulance. 16. Operates an emergency vehicle in a safe manner consistent with YNHHS policies. 17. Adheres to all applicable state EMS protocols, sponsor hospital guidelines, and YNHHS policies and procedures. 18. Constructs a personal development plan based on self-evaluation and peer review. 19. Inventory, replace, and clean supplies and equipment after use 20. Assists in the care and maintenance of equipment. Qualifications

EDUCATION EMS

certification/licensure at the EMT level, other health care licensure /certification, or other subject matter expertise in the area of healthcare, public safety, EMS, or education is preferred

EXPERIENCE

Pre-hospital experience, other healthcare experience, or other needed area of expertise experience strongly encouraged. Must maintain certification as a CT and

RI EMT LICENSURE

State of CT EMT Certification required, EMS certification/licensure at or above the EMT level in RI is preferred at hire or must be obtained in the first 6 month of employment, other health care licensure/certification desirable, Current

AHA BCLS

is required. YNHHS Requisition

ID 184299

Qualifications:

EDUCATION EMS

certification/licensure at the EMT level, other health care licensure /certification, or other subject matter expertise in the area of healthcare, public safety, EMS, or education is preferred

EXPERIENCE

Pre-hospital experience, other healthcare experience, or other needed area of expertise experience strongly encouraged. Must maintain certification as a CT and

RI EMT LICENSURE

State of CT EMT Certification required, EMS certification/licensure at or above the EMT level in RI is preferred at hire or must be obtained in the first 6 month of employment, other health care licensure/certification desirable, Current

AHA BCLS

is required.