AEMT Ground Transport
About The Position
The Advanced Emergency Medical Technician demonstrates critical thinking while working autonomously and in collaboration with other health care providers to deliver care to critically ill patients in diverse and non-traditional settings. The role responds to emergency and non-emergency calls, assesses and stabilizes patients, provides basic life support and transports patients to medical facilities. It also includes operating emergency vehicles, coordinating with other emergency services and patients’ families or staff, maintaining medical equipment, documenting care, and participating in ongoing training. For the Idaho Base Community Health Emergency Services (CHEMS), the position provides continued or follow-up care intended to help prevent unnecessary readmissions or 911 calls from patients in the community. CHEMS activities include acting as healthcare navigators, transitional care after hospital discharge, vaccinations, medication inventories, resource coordination, and basic medical therapeutics. The position is based at Elko Air Base or Ely Air Base, with the work city listed as Elko, Nevada. Scheduled hours are 48 per week. The hourly pay range is $19.50–$26.48, with the actual rate dependent on experience.
Requirements
- Successful completion of an AEMT course.
- Obtain an AEMT license in the state of operation within 120 days of hire.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification.
- 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 one year of hire and maintain throughout employment.
- Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification; must obtain within one year of hire and maintain throughout employment.
- Attendance License before starting employment.
Responsibilities
- Respond quickly and efficiently to emergency and non-emergency calls.
- Assess patients’ conditions to determine the nature and extent of their injuries or illnesses.
- Provide basic life support, first aid, CPR, and other basic life support measures.
- Stabilize patients at emergency scenes and during transport to medical facilities.
- Safely transport patients to hospitals or other medical facilities.
- Operate ambulances and other emergency vehicles safely and responsibly.
- Communicate and coordinate with other emergency services, family members, and staff.
- Maintain medical equipment and ensure it is in good working order and properly stocked.
- Accurately document care provided and patients’ conditions.
- Participate in ongoing training and professional development to stay current with medical protocols and procedures.
- For CHEMS, act as a healthcare navigator and provide transitional care after hospital discharge.
- For CHEMS, provide vaccinations, medication inventories, resource coordination, and basic medical therapeutics.
Benefits
- A benefits package covering programs intended to support well-being and a culture of wellness.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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