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The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) within a hospital setting provides essential emergency care and support to patients in critical situations. Responsibilities include assessing patient conditions, administering basic life support, and assisting with advanced medical procedures under the direction of healthcare professionals. EMTs collaborate with hospital staff to ensure efficient patient transport within the facility and to external medical facilities as needed.
They maintain readiness of medical equipment, ensure compliance with safety protocols, and document patient information accurately. Strong communication, teamwork, and the ability to remain calm under pressure are essential for success in this role.
Performs patient care tasks in a safe and competent manner without deviation from the standard of care or hospital policy and procedure Coordinates care with the RN and other interdisciplinary care to optimize patient outcomes Demonstrates ability to recognize changes in patient status and report changes to RN immediately and assist in providing appropriate interventions in a timely manner Maintains complete and timely documentation that assures accurate reflection of care provided Maintains communication with RN throughout entire shift to ensure accuracy of information and care provided Promptly responds to patients request for assistance in professional and effective manner Completes EKG’s for acute chest pain in a timely fashion Performs other duties as assigned in an engaged and positive manner Interacts with physicians, patients, visitors, department staff and other hospital staff members in a professional manner and responds to requests in a timely manner Handles daily departmental tasks, as needed, without direct prompting and supervision Performs other functions as assigned which may include assuring a clean environment, basic housekeeping, restocking equipment or supplies, report damaged or unsafe/malfunctioning equipment according to policy Performs all other duties as assigned in an engaged and cooperative manner Performs other duties as assigned in a positive and engaged Education Technical Program Emergency Medical Technology License/Registration - Issued by Florida or Compact State Emergency Medical Technician Certification Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Red Cross or American Heart Association Work Experience (3) Three years' experience in a clinical setting
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Performs patient care tasks in a safe and competent manner without deviation from the standard of care or hospital policy and procedure