Answers in Genesis EMTs will render aid to employees, staff and guests at the level in which they are certified. Basic Life Support (BLS) Promptly responds to requests for medical treatment, both emergency and non-emergency, and provides appropriate medical evaluation and care to the limit of his/her certification and training. Professionally interacts with other medical personnel. Provides accurate written and verbal reports. This position will allow one to impact others through a service mindset centered on making an eternal difference. This position should display our Core Values of SERVE (Serve, Equip, Relate, Value, Engage) when interfacing with both internal and external customers to ensure that the message and mission of Answers in Genesis is portrayed in an effective and God-honoring fashion. This position provides opportunities for spiritual, personal, and professional development.
Responsibilities
- Promote the mission and standards of Answers in Genesis.
- Create a SERVE culture environment in all work done.
- Approach all tasks with a second mile mindset.
- Prioritize personal integrity in all interactions and assignments.
- Establishing medical protocols and standing orders for communications and patient care personnel
- Serving as a liaison with the local medical community
- Interacting with regional, state, and local EMS authorities on issues relating to EMS standards, needs and requirements and the optimization of resource utilization
- Maintaining continuing education appropriate for EMTs
- Render patient care utilizing the Standard of Care approved by the Medical Director and the Kentucky Board of EMS.
- Providing support for Paramedics rendering advanced life support type treatment if required.
- Setting up equipment and assisting in ALS procedures when required (i.e. heart monitor, IVs, medications).
- Ensuring medical bags are fully stocked at the beginning of shift, re-stocking of bags with supplies as needed and inspecting equipment to ensure proper function.
- Submit orders to Public Safety Admin for the purpose of restocking.
- Log and maintain database of locations for all AEDs.
- Maintain all medical related equipment.
- Perform monthly test on all Emergency Lights and Emergency Exit Signs.
- Conduct monthly checks on all Fire Extinguishers.
- Completes required paperwork with full narrative documenting the nature of the dispatch, patients condition on scene, all care and treatments provided, including supplies to ensure highest level of care.
- Ensures that all necessary paperwork is completed accurately and timely.
- Participate in housekeeping duties on a consistent basis.
- Accepts additional duties and assignments as needed to meet the needs of the customer.
- And all other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.
