AEMT or Paramedic - Ambulance - PRN - Varying Shifts

Minidoka Memorial Hospital•Rupert, ID

About The Position

The AEMT I-85 provides pre-hospital and intra-hospital patient care, transport, and documentation under hospital policies and applicable Idaho EMS laws and standards. The role follows physician orders and written standing orders, communicates with emergency and public-service agencies, and reports to the Ambulance Director. Responsibilities span patient care and transport, administrative assignments, education and licensure, and intra-hospital duties. The position also supports ambulance readiness, quality assurance and improvement, emergency department staff, and code-team activities. The employee is required to maintain AEMT I-85 certification, complete continuing education and skills requirements, attend department meetings, and pass the hospital physical and agility test. When on duty, the employee must be at ambulance headquarters or within the emergency room unless an assignment requires otherwise.

Requirements

Current AEMT I-85 certification, provided to the Ambulance Director at the time of hire.
Ability to work as a crew member with Advanced EMTs.
Knowledge of pre-hospital settings and involved care entities.
Current Idaho driver’s license in good standing with the State of Idaho.
Consent to authorization for release of driver-record information; driving actions may affect eligibility to drive ambulance vehicles.
Meet minimum continuing-education hours and required skills, including IVs, supraglottic airway, medication administration, and monthly defibrillator/12-lead ECG checks as required by the medical director and Idaho EMS Bureau.
Complete assigned annual learning and yearly skills verifications.
Pass Minidoka Memorial Hospital’s physical and agility test.
Meet physical requirements, including frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling of objects up to 25 pounds; lifting up to 50 pounds; continuous walking and standing; and the ability to perform the specified sensory, communication, and movement tasks.

Nice To Haves

Two to three years of relevant experience.
Ability to supervise pre-hospital care when working with EMTs and other advanced EMTs.

Responsibilities

Respond by ambulance safely and efficiently to scenes or locations of sick or injured patients.
Evaluate scenes and assist crew members in assessing and treating patients.
Provide direct patient care according to Idaho law, Idaho EMS Bureau standards, medical-control requirements, and hospital policies and procedures.
Implement, evaluate, and document medical treatment; follow the medical-control physician’s criteria for written standing orders.
Communicate with emergency-room physicians and departments, the State Communication Center, other hospitals, law enforcement, and other appropriate public-service agencies using two-way radio or cell phone.
Operate ambulances safely in accordance with Idaho emergency-vehicle laws and hospital driving standards.
Keep ambulances stocked, clean, maintained, and ready for use; document supplies and equipment used for each call.
Follow applicable personnel and staffing policies, participate in quality assurance evaluations and quality-improvement activities, and provide feedback to the shift supervisor about service and program needs.
Maintain a safe environment for patients, bystanders, visitors, and personnel; understand assigned responsibilities during disaster calls and codes.
Evaluate ongoing educational needs, complete assigned annual learning and skills verifications, attend required staff meetings, maintain certification, and meet state continuing-education and skills requirements.
Respond to 911 pager calls as the first priority and complete duties assigned by the department supervisor or director.
Assist emergency-room staff within department policies and scope of practice; perform intra-facility transports, including to Countryside Care and Rehabilitation.
Participate as a member of the code team.
Remain at ambulance headquarters or within the emergency room while on duty, and notify appropriate personnel if an assignment requires being outside the hospital area.
Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct and perform other assigned duties.