Emergency Medical Technician - Per Diem
Poughkeepsie, NY Department Health Services Job Family Administrator Vassar College is deeply committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees by promoting an environment of transparency and respect for differences. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds who meet the qualifications of a posting. If you need to request an accommodation to fully participate in the search process, please contact [email protected] . Job Description Position Summary The Emergency Medical Services employee provides medical care to ill or injured Vassar College students, staff and faculty in a college health setting, as well as renders basic first aid to ill or injured campus visitors in collaboration with Vassar College Health Service. This position also provides clinical support to the Vassar College EMS organization in order to deliver high quality and efficient emergency medical care to the Vassar College community. The employee will work under the administrative supervision of the EMS Supervisor and the clinical supervision of the Director of Health Service and the Supervising Physician. Responsibilities
- Assessment and treatment of routine, urgent and emergent medical and mental health care concerns as per NYS EMT protocol and Vassar College policies and under the guidance of a Vassar College Health Service provider.
- Perform CLIA waived testing including but not limited to: flu, strep, rapid COVID, and urine dips under the clinical direction and training of a Vassar College Health Service provider.
- Support Health Service after hours by conducting outreach to patients either virtually or in-person.
- Assist with medical records management and compliance by reviewing and validating medical documents including, but not limited to vaccination records and newly enrolled student medical entry forms.
- Provide welfare checks with Campus Safety officers for at risk students who may be identified by Health Services, Counseling Services, Case Management, or others.
- Provide emergency medical response support during select campus events.
- Provide first aid care for worker's compensation injuries and initiate documentation process and notification of appropriate personnel.
- Perform contact tracing for infectious diseases such as COVID-19 when indicated.
- Serve as clinical support for Vassar College emergency medical services organization during emergency medical calls.
- Attend any mandatory training and/or Quality Improvement committee meetings.
- Maintain necessary emergency response equipment, inventory and supplies.
- Complete routine AED and CPR station checks and maintain inventory.
- Follow all regulations regarding OSHA and hazardous waste disposal.
- Follow all HIPAA privacy and confidentiality guidelines.
- Monitor and respond to the Health Service email account.
- Perform other duties as deemed necessary and assigned by Health Service staff members to support the departmental operations.
- Valid NYS Emergency Medical Technician license
- Current BLS CPR certification
- Minimum 3 years of experience in a commercial or volunteer agency
- Current NYS driver's license for at least 2 years.
- Ability to work independently
- Strong leadership skills
- Strong communication and documentation skills
- National Incident Management System courses: ICS-100, 200 and 700
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