Advanced EMT Ground Transport

Intermountain Health • Elko, NV

5d • $19 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

The Advanced 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. CHEMS (Community Health Emergency Services) provides continued or follow-up care that can prevent unnecessary readmissions, or 911 calls from those patients within the community. CHEMS also acts as healthcare navigators for patients and provides transitional care for patients after they are discharged from a hospital stay.

Requirements

• Successful completion of AEMT Course
• Must obtain AEMT license in state of operation within 120 days of hire
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers
• Current valid driver license in good standing

Nice To Haves

• Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)
• AEMT National Registry Certification
• Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification (must obtain within 1 years of hire and maintain throughout employment)
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification (must obtain within 1 years of hire and maintain throughout employment)
• Attendance License (Before start of employment)

Responsibilities

• 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 medical equipment and ensures it is in good working order and properly stocked.
• Accurately documents care provided and the patient's condition.
• Participates in ongoing training and professional development to stay current with medical protocols and procedures.
• Medication inventories
• Resource coordination
• Basic medical therapeutics

Benefits

• 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.
• Up-front tuition coverage paid directly to the academic institution through the PEAK program.
• 100+ learning options to choose from, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates, available through the PEAK program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed