EMT - Ambulance

HCA Healthcare•Wichita, KS

About The Position

The EMT functions as a primary care provider in the out-of-hospital setting and is responsible for all aspects of care provided to sick and injured patients. The role provides basic life support, including patient assessment, airway management, use of an automatic defibrillator, and assisting patients with taking certain medications when protocols allow. The EMT also drives the ambulance safely and responsibly under all conditions, maintains knowledge of the local street, highway, and addressing systems, and understands the legal, moral, and ethical issues involved in emergency medical services. The position requires dedication to continuing education and maintaining licensures and certifications, along with basic mechanical knowledge of the ambulance and the ability to troubleshoot problems.

Requirements

Must be at least 19 years of age at the time of hire.
High school diploma or GED.
Current Kansas State EMT Certification.
Current National Registry Certification.
Current Basic Life Support Certification.
Valid, current, unrestricted driver's license.
Maintains an insurable driving record.

Responsibilities

Provide primary care in the out-of-hospital setting to sick and injured patients.
Provide basic life support, including patient assessment and airway management.
Use the automatic defibrillator.
Assist patients with taking certain medications as protocols allow.
Drive the ambulance safely and responsibly under all conditions.
Maintain thorough knowledge of the streets, highways, and addressing systems in the area of work.
Understand applicable legal, moral, and ethical issues in the emergency medical services environment.
Continue education and maintain required licensures and certifications.
Maintain minimum mechanical knowledge of the ambulance and troubleshoot issues when they arise.

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine coverage.
Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
Paid time off and paid family leave.
Long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence.
401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Flexible spending accounts.
Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, and dependent scholarships.
Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
Legal counseling, identity theft protection, auto and home insurance, and consumer discounts.