Emergency Medical Tech

July 11, 2023
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Job Description

AdventHealth

Orlando, Florida, Description PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: · Utilizes appropriate medical equipment and comprehends injury/medical severity · Monitors patient conditions and aggregates data · Communicates findings and patient conditions to aligned registered nurses, paramedics, and personnel · Assists with patient mobilization, ambulation, and transport · Responsible for maintaining equipment between transports. Maintains the unit in a constant state of readiness · Operates emergency vehicles safely in a variety of weather and emergent conditions in accordance to established safety standards.   Effectively communicates delays and updates to dispatch. Immediately reports any damage or vehicle issues to the supervisor · Adheres to department Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)  · Ensures patient documentation is accurate, complete and is in compliance at all times · Performs other duties as assigned KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED: · Ability to clearly communicate patient conditions, status, and arrival times with medical care facilities that receive patients · Ability to analyze and assess data, techniques, methodology, equipment operations, and quality control to ensure that information is obtained and presented accurately · Ability to determine life threatening conditions · Provides appropriate emergency care and transports the patient, when necessary · Must be able to read, write and speak conversational English  · Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office Qualifications EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: ·          Graduated from an EMT program     EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE PREFERRED: ·          Two years of technical experience ·    Associates of Science in health-related field ·    One-year experience emergency vehicle operations ·    Ambulance transport experience This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.

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