Advanced Emergency Medical Tech EMT Transport PRN

Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a(an) Advanced Emergency Medical Tech EMT Transport you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Portsmouth Ambulance which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

The AEMT’s primary responsibility is responding to Intra/Inter-Facility Transports. The AEMT functions within the Emergency Department as a team with the Physicians, Registered Nurses (RN) and Physicians Assistants (PA). The AEMT will adhere to the Hospital's Standards of Patient Care to deliver safe, quality patient care in the Inter/Intra-Facility and Emergency Department settings. The AEMT performs all treatments and procedures within the scope of AEMT practice and as outlined in the Standards Manual, Protocols, Policies and Procedures and Practice Guidelines. 

What will you do in this role:

• Will be required to drive a motor vehicle in the course of these duties; must adhere to the Driver/ Fleet Safety Policy and EMS policies on vehicle operations.

• Operate the ambulance in a manner that is safe and effective, keeping crew, public, patient and equipment safety in mind.

• Provide for adequate ambulance coverage for the community to include communicating with the Charge/Supervisor, or dispatch, to facilitate coverage of all requests. 

• Maintains the ambulances in a continuing state of readiness to include maintaining a clean vehicle that is properly stocked and performing a complete inspection of all engine and vehicle systems. 

• Knowledge of the geography served and surrounding communities. 

• Complete all TEMSIS reports, billing documents and appropriate charges for ambulance requests within 24 hours, or in cases involving critical care, 4 hours. 
• Interviews patients and caregiver/family on presentation to obtain a bio-psycho-social history relevant to reason for presentation. 
• Examines the patient's physical status. 
• Reviews all test results including EKG, lab, and x-ray for ongoing assessment and reporting to physicians. 
• Reassesses patient status at established time frames. 
• Completes all required documentation in both EMS Charts and MediTech. 
• Communicates patient needs/assessment to physicians and interdepartmental services involved in the patient's care. 
• Ensures thorough, accurate documentation of relevant data obtained during the assessment process. 
• Develops an emergency care plan, in the prehospital setting, that is individualized to patient needs, strengths and weaknesses and according to written protocol and Medical Control. 
• Acknowledges, coordinates and implements physician orders. 
• Administers medications in accordance with State and hospital policy and monitors for desired, side or adverse effects. 
• Implements the plan of care, monitoring for effectiveness in a team format. The AEMT must report to the RN patient condition and status of treatment plan prior to leaving for an ambulance call. 
• Assists the physician and other healthcare providers in administering treatments and procedures. 

What qualifications do you need:

• High School Graduate 

• Graduate of an AEMT program. 

• Current licensure as an AEMT in the State of New Hampshire. 

• National AEMT licensure 

• Valid Driver's license free from restrictions and insurable by hospital insurance company. 

• A Department of Motor Vehicle Driving History Release must be submitted prior to employment and annually must be in and remain in compliance with Portsmouth Regional Hospital Driver/Fleet Safety Policy. 

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-stress work environment.

• Ability to maintain customer focused interpersonal communication skills and patient confidentiality. 

• BCLS, ACLS and PALS certification required to level of care 

Portsmouth Ambulance, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include some or all of the following:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and position. 

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Advanced Emergency Medical Tech EMT Transport PRN opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status