Northern Light Sebasticook Valley Hospital

Department: Ambulance Transport

Position is located: {Location}

Work Type: Full Time

FTE: 0.90: 36 hours per week

Work Schedule: Variable

Eligible for a $5,000.00 (less taxes) sign on bonus, paid out in installments with a work commitment.

Summary: The purpose of this position is to provide emergent care and transportation for patients, in a professional and competent manner. This position requires flexibility, regular attendance, the understanding that position responsibilities may vary at times, the need to be receptive to additional responsibilities that may be reasonably assigned by the Supervisor and the knowledge that processes are subject to change per organizational growth.

Responsibilities:

• Initial assessment and ongoing evaluation • Records accurate and complete documentation • Relays proper and adequate information to Emergency Department. • Maintains the upkeep of the Ambulances • Rotating assignment of scheduling • May assist with providing hospital-wide security services when not performing EMS functions • Maintains ability to not suffer from habitual intemperance in the use of narcotics, hypnotics, alcohol or other substances that might result in the employee performance that endangers others • Follows appropriate EMS protocol treatments • Appropriate use of IV’s and medications • Intubation • Defibrillation • Chest decompressions • Needle/surgical cric • Inter-facility transfer-PIFT • Interviews patients, family and bystanders, efficiently • Interprets written, oral and diagnostic form instructions • Reads and comprehends manuals, road maps, discern street signs and address numbers; ability to calculate weight and volume ratios • Communicates effectively with co-workers, patients, health professionals and others • Demonstrates competency in accessing a patient, handling emergencies utilizing Basic Life Support equipment and procedures; have the ability to perform CPR, control of hemorrhage, non-invasive shock treatment, fracture and spinal stabilization, manage environmental emergencies, emergency childbirth, operation of semi-automatic defibrillator, delivery of oxygen • Communicates effectively with others via radio and telephone equipment • Demonstrates ability to work in environmental conditions that are extreme • Demonstrates ability to work in confined spaces • Demonstrates ability to safely operate company vehicle(s) • Cooperates and complies with established EMS’ Quality Assurance process and compliant with other essential documents • Offers flexibility in scheduling matters; willing to work late, arrive early, augments staffing when requested (call-ins) and regularly completes pager shift duty • Maintains professional conduct, appearance, behavior, sense of responsibility, pride in the company, and willingness to mentor others; willingness to progress professionally into specialty team assignments • Adheres to standard precautions and other personal protective equipment (PPE), due to the presence of body fluids and chemicals • Delivers patient care, maintains facilities / equipment and inventory control, in a motivated manner • Participates in company activities, staff meetings, committees and public relations details • Obtain and maintain certification for security related responsibilities • Maintains a safe environment which includes knowing and understanding of hospital and departmental policies and procedures. • Report and directly address identified environmental hazards when appropriate. • Report and directly address violations of patient safety policy and/or protocol when involved or observed.

Other Information:

Competencies and Skills

• Behaves with Integrity and Builds Trust: Acts consistently in line with the core values, commitments and rules of conduct. Leads by example and tells the truth. Does what they say they will, when and how they say they will, or communicates an alternate plan.

• Cultivates Respect: Treats others fairly, embraces and values differences, and contributes to a culture of diversity, inclusion, empowerment and cooperation.

• Demonstrates Adaptability: Learns quickly when facing a new problem or unfamiliar task; is flexible in their approach with changing priorities and ambiguity. Manages change effectively and does not give up during adversity. Capable of changing one's behavioral style and/or views in order to attain a goal. Absorbs new information readily and puts it into practice effectively.

• Demonstrates Emotional Intelligence: Exhibits a high level of self-awareness, self-management, other awareness and relationship management. Conducts themselves in an empathic, appropriate way, with a sense of humor and stimulates a collaborative work environment. Is respectful of the attitudes, feelings, or circumstances of others and aware of the influence of their own behavior on them. Is aware of relevant social, political, system, and professional trends and developments and uses this information for the organization's benefit.

• Effectively Communicates: Listens, speaks and writes appropriately, using clear language. Communication methods are fitting to the message(s), audience, and situation and follow-ups are regular and timely. Shows that important (non-) verbal information is absorbed and understood and asks further questions to clarify when necessary. Expresses ideas and views clearly to others and has ability to adjust use of language to the audiences' level.

• Exercises Sound Judgment & Decision Making: Understands and processes complex information, which allows for appropriate and accountable conclusions. Does not react too quickly or slowly. Balances facts, goals, and potential approaches taking the appropriate criteria into account. Makes active decisions and commits oneself by communicating confidently and respectfully.

• Fosters Accountability: Creates and participates in a work environment where people hold themselves and others accountable for processes, results and behaviors. Takes appropriate ownership not only of successes but also mistakes and works to correct them in a timely manner. Demonstrates understanding that we all work as a team and the quality and timeliness of work impacts everyone involved.

• Practices Compassion: Exhibits genuine care for people and is available and ready to help; displays a deep awareness of and strong willingness to relieve the suffering of others.

• Promotes Health and Safety: Promotes a healthy and safe environment for patients, employees and visitors. Advocates and models healthy physical and mental health behaviors even in challenging circumstances. Sets high quality standards and strives for continuous improvement and quality assurance by reporting and encouraging others to report near misses and safety issues.

• Provides Patient-Centered Care: Demonstrates understanding of patient care quality and service as organizational priority. Proactively supports change to improve patient experience and results. Exhibits the ability and willingness to find out what the patient wants and needs and to act accordingly, taking the organizational and outside resources into account. Cooperates, collaborates, communicates, and integrates care within and between teams to ensure that care is continuous and reliable.

• Serves Others: Strives to understand, meet and exceed the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers which may include the people and communities in our service areas. Develops and maintains relationships, alliances and coalitions within and outside the organization and leverages them in order to obtain information, support, and promote cooperation and collaboration.

• Utilizes Resources Effectively: Understands how to get the most out of available resources and uses cost-benefit thinking in decision-making and in setting priorities. Monitors and analyzes resource usage to identify and eliminate areas of waste and maximize resources. As a leader, defines targets and provides appropriate means; oversees progress and makes adjustments when necessary. Appropriately delegates work, sets clear direction and manages workflow and time.

Credentials

• Required Emergency Med Tech - Paramedic

Education

• Required High School Diploma/General Educational Development (GED)

Working Conditions

• Work with computers, typing, reading or writing.

• Work beyond the regularly scheduled hours.

• Extend body and limbs to reach items.

• Prolonged periods of kneeling.

• Prolonged periods of sitting.

• Alternate shift schedules (day, evening, nights, weekends).

• Prolonged periods of standing.

• Lifting, moving, and loading over 50 pounds.

• Prolonged periods of walking.

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