EMT-I - Urgent Care

Job Title : EMT-Intermediate (EMT-I)

Reports to : Clinical Manager Status : Full-Time, Non-Exempt

The EMT-Intermediate is responsible for supporting the Lead Nurse and / or Paramedic, and entire clinical team, in the care of patients of all ages from neonatal through geriatric in the clinic.

The EMT-I's primary purpose is to monitor patient flow to ensure maximum efficiency while providing fast, friendly, quality patient care.

The EMT-I must establish and maintain good rapport and effective working relationships with patients, visitors, and Duke City Cares employees.

the EMT-I performs skills such as wound care and splint application and assists with additional procedures to support the clinical team.

The EMT-I is also responsible for maintaining safe, clean, and well-stocked patient care and clinical areas while assuring adherence to applicable policies and procedures.

Job Responsibilities :

• Required to fulfill on-call shifts as needed, demonstrating flexibility and responsiveness to address any emergent issues or escalations promptly
• Assist the nurse and paramedic in the management and observation of all patients in the clinic
• Clean patient care rooms, equipment and instruments; report equipment problems; order and store supplies; maintain appropriate PAR levels
• Assist nurses, paramedic, and providers with complex treatment procedures; perform routine treatment procedures as allowed based on policies and procedures
• Identify and assess patients presenting with clinical symptoms requiring additional intervention and promptly notify a nurse, paramedic and / or provider
• Provide oxygen therapy, I.V. setup, catheterization, suctioning; cardiac monitor application, and basic assessments under the supervision of RN, Paramedic or attending provider as requested
• Provide direct clinical services to patients including screening and identification, rehabilitative, and counseling services as directed by RN, Paramedic, or attending provider
• Complete wound care process according to medical protocol under the direct supervision of RN, Paramedic or attending provider
• Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols
• Demonstrate proactive approach to patient and staff safety by seeking opportunities to improve safety through questioning of current policies and processes
• Transport patients, collect, label and transport specimens, equipment, and supplies
• Identify and report / correct environmental conditions and / or situations that may put a patient at undue risk
• Assist with the provision of administrative support in regard to equipment maintenance, calibration, and statistical data compilation

Education Experience, and Licensing Requirements :

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• 2 years directly related experience
• Current Emergency Medical Technician Intermediate
• CPR Certification for Healthcare / BLS Providers for Professional Rescuer
• National Registered EMT-I License
15 days ago