Lead EMT - Medical Transportation (1.0)
Company: Regions Hospital
Location: Saint Paul
Posted on: August 3, 2022
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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
Keywords: Regions Hospital, St. Paul , Lead EMT - Medical Transportation (1.0), Other , Saint Paul, Minnesota
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