EMT Ground Transport

Job description

Job Description:

The Emergency Medical Technician demonstrates critical thinking capabilities in working autonomously and in collaboration with other health care providers in the delivery of care to critically ill patients in diverse and non-traditional settings.Essential Functions

Quickly and efficiently responds to emergency and non-emergency calls.

Assesses patients' conditions to determine the nature and extent of their injuries or illnesses.

Provides basic life support and administers first aid, CPR, and other basic life support measures.

Stabilizes patients at the scene of an emergency and during transport to medical facilities.

Safely transports patients to hospitals or other medical facilities.

Operates emergency vehicles. Drives ambulances and other emergency vehicles safely and responsibly.

Communicates and coordinates with other emergency services as well as family members or staff.

Maintains equipment and ensures it is in good working order and properly stocked.

Accurately documents the care provided and the patient's condition.

Participates in ongoing training and professional development to stay current with medical protocols and procedures.

Idaho Base: Community Health Emergency Services (CHEMS): Provides continued or follow-up care that can prevent unnecessary readmissions, or 911 calls from those patients within the community.

Skills

Patient Care

Medication Knowledge

Teamwork

Communication

Safe Patient Handling

Documentation  

Regulatory Compliance

Accountability

Professional Etiquette

CHEMS

Acting as healthcare navigators for patients

Transitional care for patients after they are discharged from a hospital stay

Vaccinations

Medication inventories

Resource coordination

Basic medical therapeutics

Minimum Qualifications

Successful completion of EMT Basic Course

Must obtain EMT license in state of operation within 120 days of hire

Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers

Current valid driver license in good standing

Preferred Qualifications

Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)

EMT National Registry Certification

Attendance License (Before start of employment)

Interact with others by effectively communicating, both orally and in writing.- and -Operate computers and other office equipment requiring the ability to move fingers and hands.- and -See and read computer monitors and documents.- and -Remain sitting or standing for long periods of time to perform work on a computer, telephone, or other equipment.- and -May require lifting and transporting objects and office supplies, bending, kneeling and reaching.

Location:

Platte Valley Hospital Work City:

Brighton Work State:

Colorado Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40 The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. 

$18.94 - $24.62

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here .

By applying for a position with Intermountain, I acknowledge that I will comply with all applicable Intermountain policies and expectations. If applying for a remote or hybrid role, this includes remote work expectations related to confidentiality, information security, work schedules, conflicts of interest, and use of company equipment. I further acknowledge that outside employment or activities may not interfere with job responsibilities or create a conflict of interest with Intermountain. Actual or reasonably perceived conflicts may be grounds for disqualification from consideration or, if hired, corrective action up to and including termination of employment.

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Worksite address

brighton, CO, 80601, US

Who can apply

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