Diagnostic Imaging Urgent Care Technician-2

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• •High School diploma or equivalent
• •Prior experience as a provider of pre-hospital care in an emergency setting
• •Critical care experience
• •ALS transfers
• •VDL - Valid Drivers License
• •Verification of an acceptable motor vehicle driving record
• •Annual verification of motor vehicle driving record
• •EMT-P - Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic
• •ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
• •BLS - Basic Life Support
• •Maintains current certifications as required
• •Attends monthly staff meetings
• •Maintains a skill log for all skills done
• •Participates effectively in planned public relations events
• •Demonstrates ability to control emergency scenes
• •Directs EMTs and other medical personnel on scene in the patient's best interest
• •Interacts with local EMTs and public safety, fire and police in a spirit of cooperation and professionalism
• •Performs complete and accurate patient assessments
• •Adheres to Region IV treatment protocols and procedures
• •Carries out medical control's orders within own scope of practice
• •Is proficient in all related ALS skills
• •Has a pleasant and professional manner with patients
• •Gives accurate, concise radio reports
• •Adheres to established radio communication protocols
• •Maintains sufficient knowledge of geography
• •Performs only those techniques within scope of training
• •Under direction of Medical Control Physician
• •Assists with 12 Lead EKGs
• •Performs blood draws
• •Performs IV insertions
• •Charts skills done in-house according to appropriate policy
• •Acts as a team leader in dealing with emergency responses
• •Responds to requests for paramedic services from area departments in a timely and safe manner
• •Follows Massachusetts laws Chapter 89, Sect. 7 and Chapter 90, Sections 7, 13, 14, 16 and 17 regarding emergency driving
• •Located in Diagnostic Imaging areas at 2 Pond Park Hingham
• •Completes documentation and records according to department policy
• •Run report will be completed accurately and legibly
• •Run report data will be entered into computer database accurately
• •The equipment checklist will be completed on every shift
• •All responses will be recorded in the trip log
• •Patient charges will be completed and submitted with each event report where treatment was provided
• •Patient refusals will be documented as they occur completing a trip sheet and refusal form
• •Narcotics will be signed off per policy
• •Ensures vehicle and equipment are ready for response at all times
• •Knows location and proper use of equipment
• •Restocks equipment within 30 minutes following run
• •Reports damaged or unsafe equipment to Manager upon problem identification
• •Renders pre-hospital medical care at the paramedic level
• •Performs assigned duties in the emergency department under the supervision of the ED physicians
• •Pursues new levels in Paramedicine technology
• •Participates in activities which contribute to professional growth and development
• •Shares new information with fellow staff
• •Takes proper care of vehicle and equipment
• •Prevents loss or damage of equipment by careful handling and storage
• •Maintains equipment and vehicle according to policy
• •Keeps vehicle locked when unattended
• •Responds to requests for ALS intervention and for providing emergency medical care in the pre-hospital environment according to Paramedic Protocols and Policies approved by SSHS and the ALS system Medical Director
• •Performs other duties related to the provision of care and development of the community EMS system

Desired Qualifications

• •PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
• •NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Program