Emergency Medical Technician EMT

Banner Health•Ottawa, OH

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides pre-hospital evaluation, treatment, and transportation for sick or injured people of all ages. The EMT operates in non-emergent, emergent, and transfer situations, providing care at a Basic to Intermediate Life Support level as needed until the patient reaches a definitive care facility. The role is part of Banner Wyoming Medical Center’s Ambulance Service in Casper, Wyoming. The team serves a Level II trauma center and responds to emergencies in the community. The position is full-time, with 12-hour shifts on a schedule of six days on and seven days off. Day, night, and mid shifts are available.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent working knowledge.
EMT-Basic or higher certification in the state of practice by the date of hire.
Current BLS certification by the date of hire and maintained thereafter.
Valid driver’s license by the date of hire.
Depending on work location, ambulance attendance licensure may be required within 30 days of hire and must be maintained thereafter.
Depending on work location, IV certification may be required.
Knowledge of customer service principles and practices.
Ability to read, write, and comprehend English.
Ability to comprehend and follow written and verbal instructions.
Ability to remain calm in emergency situations.
Skill in operating a variety of modern office equipment and ambulatory tools and equipment.

Nice To Haves

EMT-Advanced certification.
Additional related education and/or experience.

Responsibilities

Provide pre-hospital medical care to patients from pediatric through geriatric populations, including assessing conditions, rendering appropriate care, using appropriate invasive treatments, and administering medications.
Operate an assigned vehicle safely in emergent and non-emergent situations and varying weather conditions, transporting patients reliably and promptly to a designated point of service.
Perform general vehicle care and maintenance, conduct daily vehicle inspections, and accurately inventory and inspect department medical equipment, supplies, and medications.
Maintain complete and accurate patient care reports and prepare and maintain logs or other applicable records during the assigned shift.
Demonstrate age-specific competency for applicable patient populations.
Evaluate and treat ambulatory customers in the pre-hospital setting at a Basic to Intermediate Life Support level.
Interact with clinical care team members, patients, families, EMS agencies, physicians, vendors, and the community.