Essential Functions:
Responds to EMS calls whether emergency or routine transport, observes safety policies and operates an emergency vehicle with due regard for others. Provides health care instruction/education to patient and family members. Prepares patients for scheduled procedures and assists in patient assessment. Prepares, hangs, monitors, and discontinues I.V. fluids. Responds to emergency non-emergency calls as an Advanced Life Support Provider when appropriate, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health (PA DOH) EMS protocols.
Common Expectations:
Demonstrates a commitment to patient, visitor, and staff by: complying with all applicable safety regulations; learning the impact of medical errors and methodology that will lead to reduction of errors; reporting actual and potential errors, as well as hazardous conditions; identifying opportunities to standardize processes and "error proof" systems that will lead to increased safety; and participating in safety education programs and root cause analyses as required. Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment, safety, environmental and infection control standards. Participates in educational programs and in service meetings. Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.