EMT - Emergency Medical Technician

EMS Unlimited•Dodge City, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

EMS Unlimited is seeking a compassionate, skilled Emergency Medical Technician to provide basic medical, first aid, and emergency medical care in interfacility ambulance transport operations in Dodge City, Kansas. The role includes responding to emergency and non-emergency requests, assessing patients, providing basic life support and care, and transporting patients safely to healthcare facilities. Care must follow applicable laws, regulations, standards, and company policies. The position calls for sound clinical judgment, critical thinking, professionalism, and a patient-focused approach. EMTs work with patients and their families, coworkers, assisting agencies, emergency responders, and healthcare professionals. Duties also include documenting patient care, inspecting and maintaining the ambulance, and inventorying, cleaning, organizing, and restocking medical equipment and supplies. Training and professional development opportunities are available, as are additional opportunities within EMS Unlimited. This is a full-time position with 72-hour shifts consisting of three days on followed by six days off, with shift changes at noon. Shifts are performed in Dodge City, Kansas. Starting compensation is $45,000 per year, with increases based on experience and credentials.

Requirements

Valid Kansas EMT license.
Current CPR certification.
Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
Must be at least the required age; the posting contains the placeholder “AGE}” and does not specify an age.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively under pressure and in high-stress situations and maintain composure while making quick decisions.
Physical fitness to perform essential job functions, including lifting and moving patients.
Basic computer skills for electronic patient care reporting.
Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
Flexibility to work various shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development.
Empathy and compassion for patients and their families.
High degree of critical thinking, professional development interest, and exceptional clinical decision-making ability in an interfacility transport setting.

Responsibilities

Respond promptly and efficiently to emergency and non-emergency requests.
Assess patients' conditions and provide appropriate basic life support and medical care.
Transport patients safely to healthcare facilities while ensuring their comfort and stability.
Document patient information, treatments, and incident details accurately.
Maintain, inventory, clean, organize, and restock ambulance equipment and supplies.
Perform daily vehicle inspections and maintain ambulance cleanliness.
Administer basic clinical care compassionately and professionally in accordance with company policies and applicable laws, regulations, and standards.
Work cooperatively with assisting agencies, emergency responders, healthcare professionals, coworkers, and team members.
Participate in ongoing training and professional development.
Assist with community outreach and emergency preparedness education programs.
Encourage and uphold EMS Unlimited's values and maintain professionalism when interacting with patients, families, coworkers, and the public.