EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN (EMT) PRN at None

PRECEPTOR POSITION PURPOSE (as applicable):

Provide education, training, and ongoing support to students and new employees. Transport non-ambulatory and acute stretcher patients to and from patient’s residences and health care facilities. To provide exceptional medical care to all patients they encounter without judgment of their situation. To be patient’s greatest advocate, to ensure the preservation of their rights, privacy and dignity.

The EMS preceptor assumes responsibility for students and provisional employees. In collaboration with other staff members, this individual is responsible for the ongoing assessment, orientation and teaching of students and provisional employees. The preceptor assumes responsibility for direction and coordination of all patient care during the designated orientation period. The preceptor may use other staff members as a resource to assist in necessary education. The preceptor will assume the responsibility for the overall quality of care provided when the student or provisional employee is on duty. The preceptor and student or provisional employee will provide direct patient care to neonate through geriatric patient populations. In addition to being a teacher and a mentor, the preceptor will serve as a role model, leader, influencer, evaluator, socialization agent and protector of the orientee. The preceptor is instrumental for an orientee and students to successfully link EMS theory to application in the field and clinical setting. The preceptor and orientee will work together as one unit, with the preceptor carefully observing the orientee in action and performing tasks under the preceptor’s watchful eye.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES:

Supervisory-Specific Performance Expectations, Duties, and Responsibilities:

• N/A

Position-Specific Performance Expectations, Duties, and Responsibilities:

Renders basic life support procedures to patients in a variety of settings consistent with state and local operating protocols.

• Ability to work a variety of shift lengths that may include 12-48 hour shifts, on call shifts and standby/special events of varying hours.
• Ability to provide accurate oral reports to designated medical personnel.
• Assists in extricating trapped victims.
• Transports sick and injured persons to the appropriate health care facility.
• Must possess the ability to read, understand and converse in the English language, road maps and accurately discern street signs and address numbers.
• Must possess the ability to use good judgement and remain calm in high-stress situations and work in an environment with loud noises and flashing lights.
• Lifts and places patients on stretcher, restrains patients appropriately, lifts and moves loaded stretcher into ambulance while always practicing safe lifting procedures.
• Performs airway interventions, vital signs, blood glucose measurement, patient specific treatments, monitoring and interventions including but not limited to: CPR, defibrillation, medication administration, and mechanical ventilation, as per Moffat County EMS Protocols.
• Observes, records, and reports patient’s conditions, and reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents

to physician or Registered Nurse.

• Directs and coordinates patient care with other agency (i.e. fire and police) personnel and other employees.
• Drives ambulance to and from emergency and non-emergency scenes in a manner appropriate to dispatch direction, patient condition and in accordance with driving laws, at all times considering due regard for the safety of self and others.
• Communicates with Physician and other medical personnel via radio or telephone.
• Completes all reports, including patient care records, legibly, accurately, and by end of shift or end of every 24-hour period as required per CDPHE.
• At each shift, completes daily assigned chores including vehicle inspection, Operative IQ, etc.
• Performs all duties in a safe, courteous, confidential and professional manner, always taking into account the well-being of the patient.
• Mentors, trains, and encourages fellow staff as needed, to help them attain their full potential.
• Maintains response readiness consistent with Moffat County’s response criteria.
• Uses safety and PPE equipment as required by law and EMS Department policies.
• Participates in required training, monthly meetings, and mandatory skills days.

Preceptor-Specific Performance Expectations, Duties, and Responsibilities (as applicable):

• The overall goal of the preceptor-ship is to ensure new employees and students learn to implement operational standards which promote maintenance of patient rights.
• Anticipates and understands the impact of care on patient outcomes.
• Frequently acts as a resource to other EMS staff/colleagues, nurses and providers regarding patient care.
• Documents the EMS process accurately and in the appropriate format.
• Plans and implements patient care utilizing past experience and modifies plan of care for the individual patient’s needs and is able to demonstrate and communicate these skills to the orientee.
• Completes all shift and call review forms as required by students or new employees.
• Notifies EMS Supervisor and EMS Manager of orientee progress and recommendation for clearance when appropriate.
• Promotes cohesive team behavior among peers and provides assistance/guidance as required.
• Role models effective listening skills.
• Takes responsibility for problem solving and conflict resolution.
• Demonstrates commitment to own professional development through participation in skill development, yearly refresher courses, CEU’s.
• Attends and participates in preceptor meetings and EMS trainings. Actively participates in EMS department meetings.
• Follows job description of EMT, EMT-I, or Paramedic dependent on licensing.
• Perform other duties as assigned. Occasional weekend work to support special events.

Organization-Specific Performance Expectations, Duties, and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates 100% commitment to performance in accordance with the CHOICE values of MRH and representing the organization in a positive and professional manner.
• Establishes and maintains effective verbal and written communication and good working relationships with all patients, staff, and vendors.
• Adheres to MRH attire/dress code per policies and procedures.
• Utilizes initiative; strives to maintain a steady level of productivity; self-motivated; and manages activity and time.
• Completes annual education, training, in-service, and licensure/certification requirements; and attends departmental and organizational staff meetings or reads meeting minutes.
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
• Reports to work on time as scheduled; completes work within designated timeframes.
• Actively participates in departmental and organizational performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.
• Strives to uphold regulatory requirements to ensure continual compliance with departmental, hospital, state, and federal regulations and policies.
• Follows policies and procedures for infection control, safety, and risk management to ensure a safe environment for patients, the public, and staff.
• Will assist in the Emergency Department with triage, patient care and assignments as required upto the providers scope of practice.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must be able to legally work in the United States.
• Must be able to pass a background check.
• Must be able to pass a drug screen and breath alcohol test (if applicable).
• Must complete employee health meeting.
• Must possess a clean driving record and pass a Motor Vehicle Records Check and meet insurability Guidelines (if applicable) – see below
  • Must possess a valid driver’s license.
  • Must not have three (3) or more violations in three years.
  • Must not have any of the following violations, regardless of the time period:
    • Homicide involving a vehicle
    • Using a vehicle to elude an officer
    • Hit and run
    • Manslaughter with a vehicle
    • Felony with a vehicle
    • False report to police department
    • Permitting an unlicensed driver to drive
  • Any two or more preventable accidents in 3 years – a preventable accident is any traffic accident which results in property damage and/or personal injury, regardless of who was injured, what property was damaged, to what extent, or where it occurred, in which the driver in question failed to exercise every reasonable precaution or action to avoid the accident. Driving to avoid preventable accidents is defensive driving. The fact that the driver was not charged with a traffic violation by law enforcement is not a part of our definition.
  • Any driver convicted of any of the following within the last five years:
    • Any alcohol or drug related offense including, but not limited to, driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Required Education/Licensure/Certification:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Unencumbered License/Certification (if applicable).
• Valid driver’s license.
• Valid Colorado EMT, AEMT, EMT-Intermediate, or Paramedic Certificate as it applies.
• Valid CPR or BLS certification.
• ICS 100.
• ICS 700.
• CEVO4 Driver Training.
• IV Certification (required prior to clearance to independent duty).

Experience:                                                                         

• Previous EMS experience preferred.
• General knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• General computer skills.

Preceptor Required Education/Licensure/Certification:

• Unencumbered License/Certification (if applicable).
• Valid driver’s license
• Valid Colorado EMT, AEMT, EMT-Intermediate, & Paramedic Certificate as it applies
• Valid BLS certification
• Valid ACLS Certification (EMT-I, & Paramedic)
• ICS 100
• ICS 700
• CEVO Driver Training
• PALS (EMT-I, & Paramedic)
• NRP Certification (EMT-I, & Paramedic)
• Completion of preceptor training module

Preceptor Experience:                                                         

• 2 years field experience as an EMS provider required
• Must have knowledge of all aspects of EMS Care
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred or have demonstrated leadership skills
• General knowledge of Microsoft Office products
• General computer skills

Position Classification:  Non-Exempt

Compensation Range: $18.21 to $24.83