EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN - EMT - PRN (As Needed)

Respond to Medical emergencies within the facility and assists the Paramedic with patient care and transfers as necessary. Provide Basic level life support to all clients, patients, visitors and vendors.

Key Responsibilities :

1 Provides emergency medical response for patients / residents / staff / visitors / vendors.

2 Coordinates with internal and / or external agencies as necessary to ensure appropriate disposition of persons contacting the facility regarding provisions of services.

3 Ensures appropriate patient / resident care and supervision by observing and intervening as needed in the performance of all facility functions.

4 Ensures that facility operations are conducted in a manner which maintains maximum patient / resident / staff / visitor safety.

5 Demonstrates superior customer service and patient / resident advocacy.

6 Ensures communication of all significant information within and outside the facility.

7 Participates in performance improvement activities as required.

8 Functions as an Emergency Medical technician and is familiar with all ambulance operations.

Patient Safety Expectation Qualifications :

Skill, Knowledge and Abilities : Broad understanding of the hospital and its programs, sound judgment and excellent communication and decision making skills. Ability to obtain and maintain Emergency Medical technician certification. American Heart Association BCLS required.

Education : Minimum high school diploma, NREMT-B preferred, Advanced EMT preferred

Licensure : State of Wisconsin Emergency Medical Technician, NREMT-B preferred, Advanced EMT preferred, AHA Basic Life Support

Experience : Experience working with patients / clients in a direct care capacity required.

Must be 25 years of age or older for insurance.

About Lakeview Specialty Hospital & Rehab :

Lakeview Specialty Hospital and Rehab is a Joint Commission Accredited and licensed long term acute care hospital (LTACH) and Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital (IRF) that has delivered 30 years of innovative programs and extensive services with expertise in medically complex care, neurobehavioral health, rehabilitation, and community supportive living. With superior proficiency in brain injury, rehabilitation and complex respiratory care we are able to help our patients with difficult medical conditions reach their highest level of healing and functional independence possible. Located on more than 80 acres in a rural community outside of Milwaukee in Waterford, Wisconsin. Our peaceful grounds, coupled with tenured, talented and caring staff, lend to the healing and recovery process.