EMT/AEMT - Full Time (Townsend)

Billings Clinic•Townsend, MT

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The EMT/AEMT is a member of the Billings Clinic Broadwater ambulance service. Working with another EMT/AEMT or EMT Paramedic, the incumbent transports patients by ground ambulance within the service region to and from various health care facilities. The role provides direct and indirect patient care within the employee’s scope of practice and under the direction or supervision of the medical control physician. The EMT/AEMT communicates with physicians, registered nurses, EMTs, the nurse manager, and coworkers about changes in patients’ clinical conditions, diagnostic results, and symptoms, and responds promptly and accurately to changes in condition or treatment response. This is a full-time position with varying shifts, 72 hours every two weeks, and mandatory on-call rotations. Starting pay is $19.68–$24.60, depending on experience. The position is non-exempt and based with Billings Clinic Broadwater in Townsend.

Requirements

Completion of an EMT or AEMT course.
Ability to operate an ambulance in an emergency scenario.
Basic first responder skills, including assessment and scene stabilization.
Ability to obtain and assess vital signs and recognize life-threatening physical and physiologic signs and symptoms.
Familiarity with trauma life support equipment, including C-spine immobilization and splints.
Ability to perform IV insertion if certified.
Ability to operate suction and airway support equipment and supplies.
Current Montana license or certification as an EMT, AEMT, or Paramedic.
Current Montana driver’s license and ability to be insured to operate Billings Clinic Broadwater vehicles.

Nice To Haves

IV certification.

Responsibilities

Provide patient care during ground medical transports within the scope of practice for the employee’s education and certification level, as directed or supervised by the medical control physician.
Follow applicable State of Montana rules and regulations and Billings Clinic Broadwater Ambulance protocols, policies, and procedures.
Maintain adequate inventory and cleanliness of equipment; report equipment needing repair and initiate work requisitions.
Participate in mandatory on-call rotations and help cover department staffing needs.
Use performance improvement principles to assess and improve quality.
Identify personal growth and development needs, set goals, and meet mandatory organizational and departmental requirements.
Model behaviors consistent with Billings Clinic’s mission, vision, values, code of business conduct, and service expectations.
Maintain competency in organizational, departmental, and outside agency standards related to the environment, employee and patient safety, and job performance.
Perform other duties as assigned or needed to meet department and organizational needs.