Job Information
AdventHealth EMT B in Manchester, Kentucky
All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:
Benefits from Day One
Paid Days Off from Day One
Student Loan Repayment Program
Career Development
Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
Our promise to you:
Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.
Schedule: Full Time
Shift : Days
Location: 210 Marie Langdon Drive, Manchester, KY 40962
The community you’ll be caring for: AdventHealth Manchester
· Surrounded by beautiful forests and wildlife
· Known as “The Gateway To The Redbud Capital of Kentucky”
· Enjoy 3,150 acres of off-roading trails
· Home to the historical swinging bridges of Clay County
· Rich Appalachian history and culture
· Declared “Elk Capital of the East”
· Over 600 miles of trails provided by the Daniel Boone National Forest
GENERAL SUMMARY:
The Emergency Services EMT practices are primarily responsible for collaborating with the House Supervisor Nurse and primary nurse to deliver expeditious patient care as assigned throughout the facility. The EMT assists the primary nurse in implementing physician orders for our patient population while practicing within the scope of their licensure. The EMT provides a safe and supportive environment for all patients, families, and coworkers.
The role you’ll contribute:
Hospital-Based EMT Transfer
Provides primary patient care activities on transports approved to be at the given level by the EMS Medical Director
Assesses, plans, implements intervention, and evaluates the appropriate level of patient care according to Kentucky BLS scope of practice, EMS Protocols, department policies, and procedures.
Monitors, records, and communicates patient conditions and treatments as appropriate
• Monitors, records, and communicates patient conditions and treatments as appropriate
• Educates patients and family members about patient illnesses and clinical interventions
• Inspects and maintains equipment to ensure the safety of transport team members, patients, and the public.
• Monitors and anticipates needs for additional equipment and appropriately secures tools to meet patient care demands during transport
• Operates emergency vehicles safely in various weather and emergent conditions per established safety standards. Effectively communicates delays and updates to dispatch. Immediately report any damage or vehicle issues to the supervisor.
• Responsible for maintaining equipment between transport.
• Maintains the unit in a constant state of readiness
• Adheres to department Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Ensures patient documentation is accurate, complete, and complies at all times
• Completes medication, supplies, and equipment inventories each shift, restocking as needed.
• Completes and submits logs as per department protocol
• Performs other duties as assigned
Hospital-Based Emergency Service EMT
Assists physician or RN with procedures and exams (i.e., set up and clean up for sutures, pelvic exams, lumbar punctures, application of orthopedic splints and casting, etc.) Applies slings, sling-n-swathe, finger splints, application of dressings, etc. Follows CDC isolation guidelines, demonstrates appropriate use of PPE, performs hand washing according to policy, and enforces safety regulations.
Is a customer service champion as demonstrated by acknowledging, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, and Thank You (AIDET), keeping patients informed, providing information and updates to patients, apologizing for waits, demonstrating caring, compassion, and concern, establishing a sense of urgency, advocating for pain management, and ensuring that patients can get help at any time. Performs hourly rounding on patients to keep them informed and ensure that they have call bells, pillows, and blankets as needed and that patient and family needs are exceeded.
Performs accurate order entry within Epic.
Provides patient care appropriate to age, mobility, acuity, and culture. Participates in obtaining medical history and allergies. Performs initial focused intake assessment throughout shift, including physical, mental, social, and spiritual. Participates in education and discharge planning using established education materials. Supervised by assigned RN or designee to that care zone.
Assist in advanced cardiac Life Support and PALS under physician direction and perform in the role assigned.
Assists with replenishing crash cart supplies and other essential equipment.
Respond to Rapid Response codes as assigned.
Manages phone calls, notifies physician of all back results, orders diets, etc. Performs administrative duties as assigned or directed to ensure the smooth operation of the department or unit.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Medical Management and Treatment protocols are to be supervised by the EMS Medical Director.
Qualifications
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:
Basic Life Support CPR Certification
Emergency Vehicle Drivers Course / EMSVO
Valid Driver’s License
Emergency Medical Tech Certification
This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.
Category: Emergency Services
Organization: AdventHealth Manchester
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: 1 - Day
Req ID: 24040189
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.