Emergency Medical Technician
Location
US-PA-Clairton
Job ID
358352
Pos. Category
Medical Center - Emergency Medical Technician
Pos. Type
Full Time
Recruiter : Full Name: First Last
Joseph Winter
Overview
Are you ready to take your career to new heights? At Concentra, you will be a vital member of our patient care team and play a crucial role in providing exceptional care to our patients. Our mission is to improve the health of America's workforce, one patient at a time. Join us at Concentra and see how your clinical competency and compassion can make a meaningful difference in the lives of the patients you serve.
The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) will be responsible for providing emergency medical and trauma care to patients in various settings. Perform triage and provide urgent care to patients. Deliver high-quality patient care in line with established protocols. This role requires efficient and accurate delivery of one-on-one patient care while thriving in a fast-paced environment ensuring every patient is treated with quality clinical care and is provided a welcoming and respectful experience.
Great schedule: Mon-Thurs 6AM to 4PM
Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
May perform Department of Transportation (DOT) and Non-DOT drug and alcohol testing - training provided
Prepare patients for physical examinations, including taking vital signs and any required or requested ancillary testing including but not limited to vaccines and injections, phlebotomy, pulmonary function tests, audiogram testing and respirator fit testing
May be required to perform rapid screening tests (influenza, strep, mono, glucose, etc.) - training provided
Determine nature and extent of illness or injury to establish first aid procedures to be followed or need for additional assistance, basing decisions on statements of persons involved, examination of patient, and knowledge of emergency medical practice
Responsible for performing routine medical procedures as ordered by treating clinician as well as triaging emergent patients as needed
May assist clients with case management of injuries and follow-up care
Ability to work independently and perform well under pressure and make quick decisions
Dispense medications and DME as ordered by the treating clinician and in accordance with state regulations and standing orders
Administer prescribed first-aid treatment potentially performing such activities as application of splints, administration of oxygen or intravenous injections, treatment of minor wounds or abrasions, or administration of artificial resuscitation
At the direction of the Center Medical Director, communicate with professional medical personnel at emergency treatment facility to obtain instructions regarding further treatment and to arrange for reception of patients at treatment facility
Complete quality assurance activities on equipment and medical devices as well as testing processes used in the center
Maintain supplies, clean equipment and onsite clinic
Complete any applicable training including but not limited to clinical competency training that occurs monthly
Maintain and operate all medical devices and equipment, including calibration and record keeping
Notify supervisor immediately if equipment is not functioning properly, supplies are needed, or facility is not operating as expected
Keep patients informed of expected wait times during all aspects of the center visit
Follow HIPAA guidelines and safety rules
Attend client safety team meetings or huddles as required
Assist client with wellness activities
Assist in maintaining a neat, clean, and orderly appearance throughout the facility
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Qualifications
Education/Credentials:
High School Diploma or GED; Degree must be from an accredited college or university.
Certifications and/or Licenses:
Certification as a Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technician or Advanced EMT
Must meet credentials in the state of employment in accordance with state requirements and applicable regulations.
CPR/First Aid Certification
Drug Screen Collection, Breath Alcohol Certification, and Hair and Oral Fluids Collection certifications a plus
OSHA safety certifications or experience a plus
ARC/CPR Instructor a plus
Job-Related Experience
Customarily has at least the following experience: 3 years
911 experience required
Fire Fighter experience a plus
Job-Related Skills/Competencies
Concentra Core Competencies of Service Mentality, Attention to Detail, Sense of Urgency, Initiative and Flexibility
Ability to make decisions or solve problems by using logic to identify key facts, explore alternatives, and propose quality solutions
Outstanding customer service skills as well as the ability to deal with people in a manner which shows tact and professionalism
The ability to properly handle sensitive and confidential information (including HIPAA and PHI) in accordance with federal and state laws and company policies
Demonstrated medical knowledge, techniques and information needed to treat injuries
Demonstrated ability to administer first aid/emergency care
Demonstrated ability to speak effectively and convey information to supervisors, peers and customers
Demonstrated ability use judgement and perform critical thinking
Demonstrated intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office such as Word, Excel, Outlook and entry of data into various systems/applications
Physical/Mental Requirements:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is continuously sitting for extended periods, frequently to occasionally standing and walking. May continuously utilize hands and fingers for typing, flex or extend wrist to perform other job-related tasks. The employee is continuously required to use hands and fingers to feel, handle, or operate PC, office equipment and/or other equipment. Due to the nature of this position, an employee can expect heavy computer usage requiring wrist flexion/extension for at least 8 hours per day. Occasional stooping, pushing, pulling, reaching or overhead reaching, and climbing in the performance of work. The ability to hear and understand with clarity and detect sound, and have conversations with staff, customers, management, etc. Hearing within the acceptable range for telephone and in-person contacts. Normal or corrected vision to acceptable levels for office work. The ability to lift/carry up to 10 pounds.
The mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. In this position, the employee may have imposed pressure on a routine and frequent basis to meet various deadlines, contact with people in stressful and unpredictable situations and to handle confidential and sensitive information and situations with care.
Travel: Minimal overnight travel up to 10% by land or air may be required of employee in this position. While travelling the employee may encounter varying weather conditions, road and walking surfaces and will need to adjust to those conditions (i.e., inclement weather, slippery surfaces, wet surfaces, uneven surfaces, humid, cold or hot temperatures, etc.) Also, while travelling the employee will need to adjust to the physical demands that may include: lifting to place luggage in overhead bin(s), standing in line(s), walking, sitting for unknown periods of time, and other physical demands that travelling may impose on a person.
