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Vassar College

Emergency Medical Technician- Per Diem

Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, New York, United States, 12603


Located in the scenic Mid-Hudson Valley, Vassar College is a highly selective, residential, coeducational liberal arts college. Vassar stands upon the homelands of the Munsee Lenape.

Vassar College is deeply committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community and to promoting an environment of equality, inclusion, and respect for difference. The College is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and especially welcomes applications from veterans, women, individuals with disabilities, and members of racial, ethnic, and other historically underrepresented groups.

Vassar College is a smoke-free, tobacco-free campus.

Position Summary and Responsibilities

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 clinical supervision of the Director of Health Service and the Supervising Physician.

This is a per diem, full-year position.

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 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.* 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.* Assist with maintaining inventory in the Harm Reduction Vending Machine during academic breaks.* Maintain necessary emergency response equipment, inventory and supplies.* Complete routine AED and CPR station checks and maintain inventory.* Participate in the Vassar College EMS bike patrol program and complete necessary training.* 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.* Contact on-call provider if lab calls after hours with a critical result.* Report all animal bites to the Dutchess County Department of Health and on-call medical provider per DOH guidelines.* Support and refer victims of violence and/or sexual assault to the appropriate on-campus and off-campus resources* Perform other duties as deemed necessary and assigned by Health Service staff members to support the departmental operations.

Qualifications

* Valid NYS Emergency Medical Technician license required* Current BLS CPR certification required.* Minimum 3 years of experience in a commercial or volunteer agency required.* Current NYS driver's license required.* National Incident Management System courses: ICS-100, 200 and 700 preferred.* Ability to work independently is essential.

Compensation Special Instructions to Applicants

To complete your on-line application, you will be required to attach your resume, cover letter, and contact information for 3 professional references. All attachments must be in PDF format. Review of applications will begin immediately. If you have any questions, please contact Human Resources, 845-437-5820.

For full consideration applicants should apply by Anticipated Start Date Anticipated End Date Quicklink for Posting https://employment.vassar.edu/postings/4182 Open Until Filled Yes