Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
About The Position
Provides emergency medical services to medical and trauma patients in the Macy community and surrounding areas. The EMT performs assessments, treatments, and procedures in accordance with state regulations and protocols; communicates patient conditions to receiving hospitals by radio; maintains patient and hospital confidentiality; and makes decisions based on patient assessment data. The position involves interacting with patients, medical staff, Tribal members, the public, IHS facilities, providers, and county, state, and federal officials. The EMT participates in continuing education, maintains certifications, attends staff meetings and projects, and learns the area's geography, including housing projects, rural homes, hospitals, and businesses. The role requires schedule flexibility, the ability to handle frequent interruptions, independent judgment when circumstances warrant, and performance of other duties as assigned. Applicants must pass a background check, physical, and pre-employment drug screen. Indian Preference and the Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance (TERO) will be practiced, while all qualified applicants will be considered.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Valid driver's license and eligibility for coverage under Tribal insurance.
- Current State of Nebraska EMT license.
- Current CPR certification from the American Heart Association.
- Knowledge of EMS assessments, treatments, and procedures in accordance with state regulations and protocols.
- Proficiency in radio communication and proper radio etiquette.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and follow communication channels and chain of command.
- Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills based on patient assessment data.
- Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
- Ability to communicate patient condition information effectively and deal tactfully with patients, family members, personnel, and the public.
- Ability to work as a team member with flexibility, personal integrity, and effectiveness across diverse interactions.
- Ability to see and hear, and to lift and move patients and equipment weighing at least 50 pounds.
- Good general health and emotional stability.
- Ability to work beyond normal hours on weekends and holidays and temporarily work in other positions when necessary.
- Must pass a background check, physical, and pre-employment drug screen.
Responsibilities
- Provide emergency medical services to medical and trauma patients in the Macy community and surrounding areas.
- Perform EMS assessments, treatments, and procedures in accordance with state regulations and protocols.
- Report patient conditions to receiving hospitals by radio and observe proper radio etiquette.
- Maintain confidentiality of patient and hospital matters.
- Use proper communication channels and follow the chain of command.
- Maintain good time and attendance records and participate in staff meetings and projects.
- Attend continuing education programs and maintain certifications.
- Make decisions and solve problems based on patient assessment data.
- Learn the main operating area and surrounding locations, including housing projects, rural homes, receiving hospitals, and businesses.
- Interact and communicate effectively with patients, receiving-facility medical staff, Tribal members, the public, IHS facilities, providers, and government officials.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Pass a background check, physical, and pre-employment drug screen.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
