GENESIS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
 

In order to fill our Mission of serving our community by helping each person achieve optimal health and well-being by providing compassionate, exceptional, and affordable healthcare services, all employees of Genesis HealthCare System must be committed to living the Genesis Mission and Genesis values of Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, Team, and Innovation. All employees must regard themselves as an ‘owner’ of Genesis and keep our patients at the center of everything we do - always. 

Position Details:

Work Shift:

Varied Shift (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Department:

Linden Avenue

Overview of Position:

This position is responsible for responding to emergency situations, provides skilled emergency and non-emergency services in a variety of areas including emergency medical and rescue operations, basic medical assistance, mentoring, training, quality improvement, public education, and recruitment. The incumbent is responsible for providing supervision and care of patients in the pre-hospital environment including; performing critical basic procedures according to medical protocol; and perform independently in situations involving life support activities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES
1.    As a member of the team, administers basic and/or advanced life support to patients at the scene, in-route to the hospital and in the pre-hospital environment in accordance with federal, state, and local laws, protocols, regulations, and standards.
2.    Safely operates emergency ambulances and other light duty emergency medical response vehicles responding to emergency and non-emergency transports as directed by the Communications Center.
3.    Provides appropriate patient care as defined by local protocols and the State of Ohio’s Public Health Guidelines including but not limited to endotracheal intubation and intravenous cannulation while assisting the attending paramedic with patient care.
4.    May attend on intra-facility transfers at the BLS level per local protocols.
5.    Must drive for all ALS transports unless municipal personnel are available to drive and assistance is required with patient care during transport.
6.    Attend classes and perform those activities required to familiarize and maintain currency with the proper practices and procedures of emergency medical services to affect an efficient delivery of services. 
7.    Assist in the rescue and extrication of victims of accidents, sudden illness or entrapment using proper rescue and medical techniques.
8.    Communication with additional medical personnel and treatment facilities to obtain instructions regarding further treatment and/or to arrange reception of patients to the appropriate center.
9.    Respond to emergency calls in a professional and prompt manner; providing high quality patient care.
10.    Completes a full check sheet for assigned vehicle(s), Assure ambulance and first response vehicles are stocked fueled and ready to respond to the next call.
11.    Report any day to day incidents, equipment malfunctions, or supply shortages in writing to the duty coordinator or supervisor prior to the end of your shift.
12.    Adhere to and follow all policies and procedures concerning safety and contamination by bloodborne pathogens.
13.    Must be familiar with the county treatment protocols and company policies and SOG’s.
14.    Attend meetings mandated by the Director of Operations.
15.    Maintain confidentiality of all patient, staff, and Genesis Community Ambulance matters, following all HIPAA regulations.
16.    Perform chores for your shift, cleaning, doing dishes, cleaning bathrooms, mopping, emptying trash, and other related assigned maintenance duties in the station.
17.    Conduct yourself in a professional manner following the three P’s of Genesis Community Ambulance, Pride, Proficiency, and professionalism.
18.    Operates specifically equipped emergency vehicles at a safe and controlled speed, in accordance with federal, state, local laws, regulations and standards.
19.    Properly document all reports for service in accordance with State and Local procedures, rules, and regulations. Completes and uploads all PCR’s prior to or at the end of the shift.
20.    Check, restock, inventory, and clean any equipment operated by the crew or on the ambulance.
21.    Perform other duties as requested by management not necessarily relating to emergency medicine and patient care duties.
22.    Participates in departmental quality improvement activities as assigned. 
23.    Undertakes and maintains projects as assigned (to include research)
24.    Acts as a preceptor and/or participates in orientation of new employees and students