EMT

JOB SUMMARY / PURPOSE
Under the supervision and direction of a licensed health care practitioner, the EMT participates in delivery of patient care that promotes the well-being and safety of all patients and staff.

ESSENTIAL KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Performs general patient care following established clinic workflows.
2. Greets and prepares patients for the health care provider by completing intake duties such as obtaining and recording vital signs, reviewing drug allergies and current medications, completing applicable screening questionnaires and documenting reason for visit.
3. Collects and prepares ordered specimens for laboratory analysis.
4. Prepares and provides ordered medications and/or vaccines to patients.
5. Cleans and sterilizes instruments.
6. Ensures patient exam rooms are stocked, clean, and orderly.
7. Escalates non-routine issues, questions and/or concerns timely and appropriately.
8. Ensures safety checklists and quality controls are completed as required and necessary action taken if indicated.
9. Performs other duties within scope of role as assigned.

The job summary and responsibilities listed above are designed to indicate the general nature of the work performed within this job. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job responsibilities required of employees assigned to this job. Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Required Education and Experience
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• State of Nebraska-approved EMT training program graduate.

Required Licensure and Certifications

• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) license issued from State of Nebraska.
• Active status on Nebraska Medication Aide Registry within 90 days of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS).

CHI Health St. Mary’s has served Nebraska City and the surrounding areas since 1927. In the fall of 2014, St. Mary’s opened the doors of a brand-new, fully modernized facility. The new 110,000-square-foot campus is better equipped to meet the changing needs of our community with, among other benefits, an increased capacity for specialty clinics and an integrated primary care clinic. St. Mary’s encourages collaboration and care coordination among primary care physicians and medical specialists. This contributes to the high quality of care our patients have come to expect.