Lead EMT - Medical Transportation (1.0)

Company: Regions Hospital
Location: Saint Paul
Posted on: August 3, 2022

Job Description:

This position will work in our Transportation Coordination Center and on our Ambulances and STS Vans coordinating/scheduling transports, precepting EMT staff, and working as an EMT crew member.HPMT is open 365 days per year, including weekend and holidays. Shifts are variable, but are typically 10-14 hours in length, between the hours of 6:00AM and 12:00AM. Possibility of on-call shifts as well after oriented to the department.At Regions Hospital you'll find a warm, diverse group of people who are committed to helping our patients - and each other. We foster an inclusive environment that encourages new ways of thinking, celebrates differences and recognizes hard work. We're also committed to living our values. This means you can expect us to be your partner and treat you with dignity and respect. Join our team and make good happen!Responsibilities:This position requires assessment, coordination, and prioritization of care of a patient prior to, during, and after HPMT staff arrival. Responsibilities include leading the day to day operations of the department including dispatching crews to requests for transportation. Communicating with other medical staff, EMS and police personnel, as necessary, and observing, participating and managing overall patient care to facilitate care and resolve issues or potential problems as needed.The Lead EMT will provide work direction to EMTs; perform and document dependent functions such as carrying out EMS Medical Directors medical orders and performing diagnostic and treatment procedures; providing a safe environment; coordinate, communicate, interpret, and explain patient care services to the patient, family, EMS personnel and health professionals.The Lead EMT will be responsible for reviewing each day's transports in the ePCR system for accuracy of demographic and clinical documentation. The Lead EMT will also directly supervise EMT staff and will participate in the annual performance evaluation process.When acting as an EMT crew member, the Lead EMT will determine the most appropriate and safest way of transporting patient to the destination. The EMT will demonstrate safe driving skills, and communicate with dispatch and/or receiving facility in a professional manner. The Lead EMT will accurately document patient care in the approved ePCR system.Qualifications:Education: High school diploma or GED.Experience: One year of clinical experience in an emergency medical setting required.Licensure/Certification: EMT certified in the State of MN through the EMSRB. Current AHA BLS Healthcare provider certification. Will be required to complete all EMT (BLS Provider) competencies and applicable endorsements as outlined in the Office of the EMS Medical Director's Credentialing Manual within 6 months of hire. Will be required to complete all MN DOT required Specialized Transportation Services (STS) training within 3 months of hire. Possesses a current driver's license with a clean driving record containing no more than 2 moving violations in the last 2 year period.Must meet MN DOT STS Driver requirements: Drug free Clean driving record Clear criminal background Passenger Assistance, Maltreatment Awareness, Defensive Driving, and basic first aid trained/certified Pass DOT physical examination

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