EMT

Job Description

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Medical Transport- Utilize emergency medical technician clinical skills, medical terminology, and ORC Emergency Vehicle Operation laws to transport patients. Independently assesses department needs and responds within the EMT scope of practice. Maintains current driver's license and good driving records; points not to exceed 5. Maintains current national registry, and Ohio and Kentucky EMS certification. Maintains a clear record of incidents in a CCHMC vehicle. Turns in all fuel slips and required documentation per standard operating procedure. Demonstrates compliance with physical requirements of lifting, pushing, and carrying up to 150 lbs.
• Safety- Foster an environment that prevents accidents, illness, and injury and strives for continuous improvement. Assure crew, family, and patients adhere to safety requirements while in a moving vehicle. Ensure the work environment is organized, safe, accessible, effective, and efficient for patients, families, and coworkers. Report malfunctioning equipment and other environmental hazards immediately. Anticipate change in needs based on volume. Ensure proper working conditions of patient care and unit equipment.
• Communication- Promote open and timely communication with all members of the health care team, patients, family members, and visitors. Reports to nursing staff any change in observable response to patient's condition. Responds promptly to requests by patients, families, and employees. Participate in improving organizational performance through recommending areas or approaches for improvement activities, performing new procedures, collecting data, and providing input to department discussion. Maintain and respect confidentiality of patients, families, and employees. Discuss concerns of the work situation with the director or designee.
• Confidentiality- Act in a manner that maintains confidentiality, protects and safeguards patient/family personal medical and financial information at all times during collection, use, and storage. Access only information and records necessary to perform the responsibilities of your position.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1+ year of work experience in a related job discipline
• Current Ohio EMT-Basic or equivalent certification
• Obtain Kentucky EMT-Basic certificate within 6 months of hire.
• Obtain National Registered EMT within 6 months of hire
• Current driver's license & good driving record must be maintained; points not to exceed 5
• Current CPR Certification

Comprehensive job description provided upon request.

Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and treasures Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We are committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/AA/M/F/Veteran/Disability.