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MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital 1201 Grand

Worker Type:

PRN

Job Highlights:

If you're a licensed EMT in Missouri, with 1 year or more of EMT experience- you should apply to our Special Events EMT for Chaifetz Arena, WorldWide Technology Raceway, and other community events throughout the St Louis area!

This position is a PRN (as needed) position. It will require you to work 4 events per month and attend mandatory quarterly meetings.  

Come join the SSM Community Outreach Team today!

Job Summary:

*THIS POSITION IS FOR A LICENSED EMT *
Provides basic first aid services at Chaifetz Arena and WorldWide Technology Raceway and/or participates in clinical health screenings throughout the community. Is responsible for providing basic first aid to the patient by utilizing skilled levels of field patient care under the direction of the Community Outreach Supervisor and/or designee. Is accountable for all basic emergency care he/she delivers and is responsible for adhering to all policies and procedures. Performs clerical duties necessary to the functioning of the respective department. Is available on an as needed basis for scheduled and un-scheduled events.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

Criteria

Operates equipment correctly and safely.

Vital Signs/Measurement.

Criteria

ACompletes Point of Care Testing (bedside blood glucose, pH, urine pregnancy).

B) Obtains vital signs including temperature.

C) Weighs patients as appropriate.

4. Respiratory Care:

Criteria

A) Monitors pulse oximetry.

5. Wound Care:

Criteria

A) Controls bleeding of open wounds.

B) Prepares lacerations for closure.

C) Dresses wounds as instructed.

9. Clerical

Criteria

A) Reports critical lab values to appropriate personnel.

B) Safety/Infection Control: Performs job in accordance with safety and infection control policies.

Criteria

1) Bi-annual TB screening

2) Annual Ethics and compliance training

3) Annual safety training

4) Required information security course

5) Annual Abuse and Neglect training

6) Annual blood borne pathogens training.

8) Annual competency, including age specific

F) Communicates concerns or patient complaints to Nurse Manager and other team members as appropriate

G) Documents all procedures and care concisely and legibly on chart

H) Identifies problems, gathers pertinent data, suggests solutions, communicates using appropriate lines of authority, and works toward problem resolution

11) Service: Provides service excellence to the customers of Saint Louis University Hospital by delivering timely, high-quality care in a courteous, and respectful manner.

Criteria

A) Demonstrates care and courtesy.

1) Provides prompt, respectful, courteous service.

2) Meets physical, spiritual, psychological and emotional needs of patients and families as directed by RN.

3) Apologizes for mix-up and delay.

B) Communicates effectively and maintains confidentiality.

1) Listens to staff, patient, family concerns and addresses needs within scope of responsibility.

2) Explains procedures and all education in a manner that staff, patient, family understands.

3) Allows time for questions.

2) Provides quality care in accordance to standards.

3) Shares knowledge with other departments to facilitate workflow and continuity.

D) Provides cost effective services.

1) Uses resources wisely.

2) Recommends changes in practice that increases efficiency and minimizes waste.

12) Personal Accountability: Demonstrates accountability for own job performance.

Criteria

A) Adheres to and incorporates all customer service standards in patient care and work practices.

B) Participates in additional learning experiences to increase competence including:

1) Staff meetings

2) Mandatory in-service’s and educational programs

3) Evaluation of self-performance by identifying strengths and areas for improvement

C) Assists in identifying and implementing outreach department goals.

13) Performance Improvement (PI): Incorporates Performance Improvement into one’s job performance.

Criteria

A) Identifies problems, participation in data collection when requested, suggests solutions, communicates using appropriate lines of authority and works toward problem resolution.

B) Participates in the performance/process improvement process.

C) Incorporates Performance Improvement and Commitment to Quality (C2Q) results into job performance.

D) Offers suggestions for improvement of unit activities.

E) Participates in discussion of PI C2Q data outcomes.

F) Collects PI C2Q data as assigned.

G. Participates in research activities Outreach Department as appropriate.

                       

14) Age Appropriate Care:  Provides age-appropriate care to:

__x__ Infant  _x__ Child   __x__ Adolescent  __x__ Adult  __x__ Geriatric (15%)

Criteria

A) Demonstrates knowledge and skills of normal growth & development necessary to provide services to the age of the patient served by the department.

B) Demonstrates ability to assess and interpret age specific data to identify patient needs.

C) Utilizes communication skills necessary to interpret age specific responses to service and interaction.

D) Involves family or significant other in decision making related to services provided.

E) Demonstrates ability to provide service needed for the age groups routinely served by the department assigned.

           

15) Specialized Care: Provides specialized care to patients at high risk for injury.

Criteria

 A) Restraint Care

1) Initiates/evaluates alternatives to restraint prior to application.

2) Applies restraints consistent with the approved procedure.

3) Monitors and assesses patient’s response throughout the restraint period at the appropriate intervals.

4) Provides specified patient care (toileting, skin care, hydration, feeding, etc.) on a timely basis.

5) Provides for trail release and removal of restraint as soon as possible.

B) Pain Management

1) Follows pain management plan of care.

2) Reports patient complaints of pain to the nursing staff and/or physician.

C) Abuse Assessment

1) Is aware of abuse recognition criteria and incorporates it into assessments.

2) Reports signs of possible abuse/neglect to the physician & Risk Management, and recommends appropriate consultations (psychiatric, Social Work) for evaluation.

DISCLAIMER:  Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Rationale for Essential Functions

1) The performance of this function is the reason the job exists.

2) There are limited employees among whom the performance of this function can be distributed.

3) This function occupies a great deal of the employee’s time.

4) This function is highly specialized. Employees are hired for the skill/ability to perform this function.

5) Failure to perform this function may have serious consequences.

6) The function was performed by past employees, and is performed by current employees.

7) Exposure to blood borne pathogens that require the use of protective equipment.

8) Exposure to tuberculosis that requires the use of protective equipment.

Job Specifications

MINIMUM PREFERRED/ EDUCATION: High school diploma required and completed EMT program and EMT Licensure in the State of Missouri.

MINIMUM PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Previous experience in health care, including performance of vein -puncture, EKGs and basic assessment skills is preferred.

REQUIRED LICENSURE/ CERTIFICATION: Missouri EMT Licensure.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Stressful working environment requiring ability to prioritize assignments. Exposure to confidential data, including patient records and incident reports. Contact with supervisors, medical staff, house staff, referring hospital personnel, nursing services, students, volunteers, patients, families, visitors, personnel from outside agencies, administrators, pre hospital care providers and personnel from other internal departments. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Prolonged extensive or considerable standing/lifting. Lifts, positions, push and/or transfers patients. Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, lifting, pushing, pulling 100plus pounds. Ability to demonstrate patience when dealing with difficult people and situations. Ability to anticipate potential crisis or deterioration of patient condition and assist in preventing impairment of life processes and normal body functions, as the situation requires. Must have the ability to assist with emergency care and the management of patients including assisting with the institution and maintenance of basic life support.

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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified. An individual working in their job classification must also perform specific tasks upon request by supervisor personnel. Furthermore, the duties and responsibilities for this job classification are subject to change at the discretion of the medical center.

Work Shift:

Variable Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

8251010037 Clinical Outreach

Scheduled Weekly Hours:0

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