Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

Cherokee Nation • Tahlequah, OK

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) provides EMT level emergency care and ambulance transport for patients who are ill or injured.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Problem-solving & situational analysis
• Ability to build strong working relationships
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to hold strict confidentiality
• Knowledge of HIPAA laws and regulations
• Intermediate computer skills
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations
• Must possess a valid driver's license with a driving history verified through a motor vehicle report that meets requirements for Cherokee Nation underwriting rating.
• Possess a valid EMT license issued by the Oklahoma State Department of Health and maintain throughout employment.
• Possess and maintain throughout employment American Heart Association certification in Basic Life Support (BLS), and/or American Red Cross certification in Basic Life Support (BLS).
• The employee must not be and will not be under sanction by the United States Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General (OIG) or by the General Services Administration (GSA) or listed on the OIG's Cumulative Sanction Report, or the GSA's List of Excluded Providers, or listed on the OIG's List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE).
• Must meet and maintain pre-employment and periodic background investigation and adjudication for childcare.
• Must keep all knowledge and skills current through specific continued education as required by Oklahoma State Department of Health/EMS Division for renewing licensure.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED