EMT B-IV - PRN

Estes Park Medical Center • Estes Park, CO

64d • $17 - $23

About The Position

Responds to 911 calls and requests for inter-facility transfers; performs emergency care and Basic Life Support in pre-hospital settings and may be asked to perform same functions while assisting with patient care in the emergency room.

Requirements

• High School level or equivalent of education, on-going continuing education required.
• Experience can be variable but a minimum of six month preferred.
• Current State of Colorado EMT-B certification, valid (COLORADO) driver's license.
• Required certifications Healthcare Provider CPR (BLS), IV Certification.

Nice To Haves

• CPR Instructor certifications are preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• The EMT B-IV will perform his/her duties in a manner that ensures his/her own personal safety, as well as that of the other emergency personnel and the patient or patients on the scene. With the assistance of a partner, the EMT B-IV must possess the ability to lift and load a stretcher bearing a 165 - lb manikin. EMT B-IV must also possess ability to work in stressful and harsh weather environment and during any hour of the day or night.
• The EMT B-IV may also be required to assist with community education, staff continuing education, and/or other EMS related educational functions such as EMT or First Responder Classes. He/she may also be requested to perform other non-patient related duties such as assisting with office related functions, performing quality assurance, basic vehicle maintenance (cleaning, stocking, etc.) and assisting at Estes Park Health as requested.
• Report for assigned duty shift in timely manner. Participate in shift change communication. Inventory vehicle to ensure that all equipment is operational and adequate supplies are present, and that the vehicle is operational. Report any mechanical problems to the shift supervisor or the maintenance coordinator. Check communication equipment and complete daily check list and documentation.
• Receives calls from dispatch and responds verbally to the dispatch center. Communicates with partner, reads maps, runs GPS, may drive ambulance to scene, uses most expeditious route, observes all traffic ordinances, regulations and communicates with responding agencies.
• Responsible for knowing local EMS protocols. Determines nature and extent of illness or injury utilizing standard BLS care, performs differential DX and makes determination regarding patient status, establishes priority for emergency care based on and renders appropriate emergency care based on those BLS standards. In addition, assists with ALS protocols and/or direct physician order care when deemed necessary by Paramedic partner.
• Communicates patient condition and treatment to receiving medical facility, ensures continuum of care once in the hospital, including appropriate documentation and verbal report.

Benefits

• Retirement plans catered to your needs - all employees (Full Time, Part Time, PRN, Seasonal) are enrolled into our Money Purchase Pension Plan, 401a, which is in lieu of social security contributions. We also offer a 457(b) plan to additional funds to your investments.
• Employee Assistance Program - A comprehensive program for you and your family member which includes a national provider network for counseling services, life balance services, legal and financial services.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED