RECRUITMENT

Alamosa EMS: EMT - I

Job Overview:
The EMT-I may be the lead person in charge of patient care in the pre-hospital setting. He/she will help in all areas of patient care for E.R, ICU, MED SURG ETC. The EMT-I will also be responsible for restocking and maintaining EMS equipment and reporting any problem areas to EMS Supervisor / Director. The EMT-I will also be assigned to take secondary call. (Dates may vary). The EMT-I is responsible for maintaining all of his / her certifications that are required.

JOB QUALIFICATIONSLicensure and/or Certifications Required:

• Current Colorado EMT-I certification. ACLS, PALS, BLS, PHTLS or equivalent.

Education Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent along with a current Colorado state EMT-I certification

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• ability to make procedural decisions and judgments on sensitive, confidential issues
• knowledge of Pre- hospital patient care and EMS operations
• ability to perform clinical operations and procedures
• ability to plan, implement, and evaluate individual patient care needs
• current with certification requirements and standards
  ability to perform patient evaluation and triage procedures
• competent with the use of instruments and equipment
• ability to perform the procedures and standards for the administration of medications and patient care aids
• high energy level
• excellent communication, organizational skills

Experience Required:

• Prefer some experience but not necessary

Basic Computer Skills:

• Knowledge of use of electronic media in healthcare facility

Last Modified: April 23, 2007 10:11 PM