Job Summary:

 

Demonstrates through behavior Decatur Morgan Hospital’s mission, vision and values.  Paramedic or intermediate license through appropriate state and national registries with valid driver’s license in good standing with the state.

 

Additionally, under supervision of licensed registered nurses, emergency medical technician performs various duties to assist in the care of patients in accordance with established policies and procedures.  These duties include, but are not limited to, obtaining EKG’s, venipuncture, ambulation assistance, measuring vital signs and blood glucose, and transporting.

Education:  Basic EMT License

 

Maintain current BLS certification.

 

Experience: No previous experience required

 

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Experience Required:

·         Uses common sense and special medical skills to care for the sick

·         Understands technical information from supervisors, charts, reference books,  manuals and labels

·         Uses eyes, ears, hands and fingers with skill

·         Acts quickly in an emergency, rendering appropriate life-saving measures

·         Communicates with people

·         Change from one duty to another frequently

·         Follow and/or give precise instructions

·         Records and interprets information accurately

·         Able to care for patients of all ages

 

License or Certification:
Licensure & Certification: Emergency Medical Technician in the state of Alabama required

 

Reasoning, Mathematical and Language Development are indicative of the general level of development required to do this job.  Some, but not necessarily all, areas mentioned in this section will be included in this job.

 

 

Our Mission:  Provide quality care and services that will improve the health of those we serve.

 

Our Vision:  To be one of the best health care providers in our region and consistently strive to provide clinical and service excellence.

 

Our Values: 

·         Integrity:  Be consistent, honest, and fair in everything we do.

·         Excellence:  Exceed the standards in service, clinical, and financial performance.

·         Innovation:  Promote creativity to enhance patient care and hospital performance through a team environment.

·         Accountability:  Take responsibility and ownership for our actions and their outcomes.

·         Compassion:  Be aware of the needs of others.

·         Safety:  Eliminate or minimize potential harm to patients, visitors, physicians, and employees.

 

The Employee Promise:  As an employee, I am committed to doing my part to fulfill the mission, vision, and values of Decatur Morgan Hospital.  I will provide my patients, guests, coworkers, physicians, and customers with the highest quality of service and ensure their needs are met with the utmost courtesy and respect.  This commitment must be reflected in my behavior.