Emergency Medical Technician Jobs

Scope of Position:
The Ohio State University Medical Center is committed to enhancing the quality of care provided to patients. The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) functions as an integral member of a team of care providers on a patient care unit, who reflect a culture of cooperation, enthusiasm, and mutual respect. The team, consisting of the RN, the Patient Care Associate (PCA), EMT, Student Nursing Assistant (SNA), and the Unit Clerical Associate (UCA) provides patient care and supportive services that are directed towards achievement of patient care outcomes, maximizing the patient?s involvement in his/her own plan of care, improving service levels, reducing the length of hospitalization and decreasing costs. Patients and their family will experience the benefits of patient focused care through the integrated skills of all care team members.
Position Summary:
The EMT is responsible for providing a variety of direct and indirect patient care activities as supervised and directed by the Registered Nurse. Care is provided in collaboration with the patient, family, and other members of the patient focused care team. Overall responsibilities are to assist the team in meeting patient care needs.
Minimum Education Required
HS Graduate or Equivalent
Required Qualifications
For Hire:
High school diploma, satisfactory completion of a recognized military and/or hospital training program
acceptable to Nursing Service of OSU Hospitals or completion of an EMT-P program when employed in
ER or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required. EMT Advanced certification required. Experience in an acute care environment preferred.
On going:
Demonstrated competence to meet essential job functions. Maintains knowledge related to patient care issues, quality improvement, cost reduction, and current policies, procedures, and protocols. Meets mandatory educational and health requirements.
Demonstrates computer skills required to meet job functions.