Temporary EMT

JOB SUMMARY

Provides primary medical care and treatment to occupants at Arts & Culture venues

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Current Certification with the State of Utah as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT).

All certifications/licenses must be current.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provides medical services for occupants of Arts & Culture venues.
• Properly evaluates and treats minor injuries.
• Provides curbside assistance as requested by patrons.
• Requests transport if necessary for serious injuries.
• Maintains proper records of all patient care administered injuries and illnesses
• Restocks and replaces used supplies and equipment.
• Cleans all equipment following appropriate disinfecting procedures.
• Complies within the scope of care as defined by state regional and local regulatory agencies.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Basic understanding and knowledge of medical terminology
• Basic knowledge of pharmacology
• Customer service in the health care setting including needs assessment and meeting quality standards for services
• Public Health policies and procedures

Skills and Abilities to:

• Enter transcribe record store or maintain information in either written or electronic form
• Perform medical procedures within the scope of practice
• Maintain full awareness of surroundings and others reactions making adjustments according to the situation while providing health care services to patrons
• Monitor/assess medical emergencies or issues and form medical response while maintaining the safety of those involved
• Consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one
• Recognize problems analyze information evaluate results and apply general rules and standard operating procedures to choose the best solution and solve problems
• Establish and maintain good interpersonal relationships
• Handle stressful situations in a calm and professional manner
• Understand and apply security measures
• Applies universal infection control procedures
• Speak clearly concisely and effectively; listen to and understand information and ideas as presented verbally

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Walk extensive distances kneel bend and stand for long periods of time climb stairs while transporting medical equipment twisting and lifting heavy equipment lift backboards and transport patients up or down stairs.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THIS POSITION

*** This position works nights & weekends***