EMT at St. Clair

Company: Wexford Health Sources, Inc.
Location: Belleville
Posted on: August 7, 2022

Job Description:

Position: Emergency Medical Technician

Schedule: Full-Time (40 weekly hours) --2:00PM-10:30PM, Every other Weekend off

Facility: St. Clair County Jail

Location: Belleville, IL

We're proud to offer a competitive benefits package including:

• Annual review with performance increase
• Generous paid-time off program that combines vacation and sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Comprehensive health insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Dental and Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement saving plans
• Company-paid short-term disability
• Healthcare and dependent care spending account
  POSITION SUMMARY
  
  Under the direct supervision of the RN Administrator and others, including but not limited to the Commander and Administrative Lieutenant, and under the guidance of Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses, the EMT provides basic to intermediate-level emergency and non-emergency care to the ill and injured, to include assessment of illness and/or injury, management of such patients, and transfer of information.
  
  The EMT must have excellent judgment, be able to prioritize tasks, make triage decisions and act quickly in the best interest of the patient. The EMT must be able to remain calm while working in difficult and stressful situations and stay focused while carrying out the functions of the position.
  
  DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
  
  Under the supervision of a Physician, Registered Nurse, or Licensed Practical Nurse, performs physical assessment and examination including obtaining medical history and vital signs during medical encounters and document findings in the medical record.
  
• Provide treatments and procedures according to physician orders and EMT protocols.
• Assist with admission and discharge of infirmary care patients.
• Provide screening and triage, according to written protocols, for routine sick call and emergencies with referral to professional staff for situations beyond EMT scope of their protocols.
• Participate in quality management committees and activities.
• Perform basic life support provided the employee holds a current American Heart Association certification.
• Documents encounters, patient response, complications, etc., ensures complete and accurate charting and communicates information to supervisory personnel and physicians, in accordance with physician orders. Observes, records and reports symptoms, reactions, and changes in the condition of all patients.
• Assists with orientation of new employees.
• Assists physician as assigned.
• Maintains confidentiality of inmate records.
• Approaches changes in a positive manner.
• Responds to radio traffic in a timely manner.
• Accepts constructive criticism in stressful situations.
• Give (assist) with prescribed inhalers according to protocol.
• Administers oxygen via NRM or nasal cannula according to protocol.
• Administers Accuchecks for blood glucose levels.
• Follows established emergency protocols for administration of glucose, epinephrine, sub-lingual nitro glycerin, ASA 325 mg for cardiac events, silvadene and antibiotic ointment or Bacitracin for prescribed dressing changes.
• Performs 12-lead EKG tests.
• Performs blood draws for ordered labs. (Must be certified for phlebotomy or documented in-service training.)
• Conforms to Wexford Health Sources and facility regulations as appropriate, to include, but not limited to dress code, schedule/time sheet/time clock procedures, safety and security regulations, time and attendance guidelines, education and training.
  The duties and responsibilities outlined herein are for payroll purposes only; employees may be assigned other duties as required.
  
  JOB REQUIREMENTS
  
  TRAVEL: None
  
  LICENSING: Current EMT or Paramedic license in the state of Illinois
  
  CERTIFICATION: Current CPR certification
  
  EDUCATION: Graduate from an accredited EMT or Paramedic training program
  
  PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: One (1) year clinical experience
  
  EOE/M/F/D/V

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