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Emergency Medical TechnicianProvide basic support care to patients ground transportation and provide technical support to the emergency department to optimize patient care. Uphold the organization's vision, mission, and corporate values. Demonstrate understanding of and compliance with organization's policies, procedures, code of conduct and work rules.Essential Functions:To respond to onsite medical emergencies, conduct a preliminary medical assessment of the patient(s) condition(s), triage and provide intervention per protocol, communicate interventions and status to care facility and safely transport patients to hospital as required by condition(s).Apply artificial respiration or administer oxygen in cases of asphyxiation, dyspnea or hypoxia, start and administer intravenous fluids, and perform other emergency medical procedures during on site stabilization and transportationIdentify cardiac dysrthymia or arthymia and intervene with American Heart Association approved basic life supportAssist providers in the emergency room to include, but not limited to, point of care testing, wound care, phlebotomy, IV, EKGs, monitors and preparation for additional patient transport to higher level of careProvide education to community residents regarding emergency medical care and preventionPerform other duties as assigned.Personal Traits:All Norton Sound Health Corporation employees are expected to consistently demonstrate the organization's values: integrity, cultural sensitivity and respect for traditional values, continual learning and improving, compassion, teamwork and pride. Employees are expected to demonstrate integrity, professionalism, accountability, cooperation with and consideration for others.Required Knowledge:All Norton Sound Health Corporation employees are expected to have general knowledge of typical office technologies such as computers, printers, copiers, fax machines, and typical office software.Job Specific knowledge as listed below:Knowledge of universal precautions, EMTALA, HITECH and HIPAAKnowledge of medical terminology and procedures common to the emergency departmentKnowledge of emergency communication techniquesKnowledge of state and federal guidelines for emergency management proceduresRequired Skills and Abilities:All Norton Sound Health Corporation employees are expected to have a broad range of skills and abilities centered around a strong patient focus, efficient performance, and teamwork. All employees should have patient/customer service skills, interpersonal skills and good communication skills. All employees should have the ability to manage their time and organize their work to ensure efficient performance. In addition, all employees should have the ability to follow policy, procedure and instructions, actively communicate with their supervisors to ensure understanding and manage their work accordingly. Finally, all employees should have the ability to understand and manage patient/customer confidentiality.Job specific skills and abilities including but not limited to below:Ability to provide basic and advanced emergency care.Above average interpersonal skillsAbove average written and oral communicationMinimum Requirements:EMT I (Grade 7)High school diplomaEMT I Certification2 years in patient careBLS certifiedEMT II (Grade 8)Meets all the requirements of a EMT IEMT II Certification1 additional year of patient careACLS, PALS certified.EMT III (Grade 9)Meets all the requirements of a EMT I and IIEMT III Certification, AS degree or equivalent.1 additional year of patient careACLS, PALS certified.Physical Requirements:Use hands and arms to operate office or clinical equipmentSit more than half the workdayStand and/or walk more than half the workdayBend, stretch, twist, crouch and/or reachLift or carry unaided 25 to 50 poundsPush or pull using more than moderate forceSee and hear with normal acuityWorking Conditions:Work is conducted in a standard clinical environment to include exposure to latex, biohazard or other harmful substances.Travel may be required via large aircraft.Travel may be required via small (less than 16 passenger) aircraftTravel may be required using snowmobiles, all terrain vehicles, or boat.Work may be conducted outside in inclement weather conditions.Affirmation of understanding of job duties:_____________________________________Printed Name of IncumbentSignature of Incumbent DateApproval of Job Description:Signature of Hiring Director/Manager

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