EMT Ground Transport PRN

Intermountain Health

5d • $19 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

The Emergency Medical Technician demonstrates critical thinking capabilities in working autonomously and in collaboration with other health care providers in the delivery of care to critically ill patients in diverse and non-traditional settings. Community Health Emergency Services (CHEMS) provides continued or follow-up care that can prevent unnecessary readmissions, or 911 calls from those patients within the community. CHEMS acts as healthcare navigators for patients, providing transitional care for patients after they are discharged from a hospital stay, managing medication inventories, and coordinating resources. Intermountain Health is a nonprofit system of 34 hospitals, 400+ clinics, a medical group of more than 4,800 employed physicians and advanced care providers, a health plan division called Select Health with more than one million members, and other health services. Helping people live the healthiest lives possible, Intermountain is widely recognized as a leader in clinical quality improvement and efficient healthcare delivery.

Requirements

• Successful completion of EMT Basic Course
• Must obtain EMT license in state of operation within 120 days of hire
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers
• Current valid driver license in good standing

Nice To Haves

• Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)
• EMT National Registry Certification Attendance License (Before start of employment)

Responsibilities

• Quickly and efficiently responds to emergency and non-emergency calls.
• Assesses patients' conditions to determine the nature and extent of their injuries or illnesses.
• Provides basic life support and administers first aid, CPR, and other basic life support measures.
• Stabilizes patients at the scene of an emergency and during transport to medical facilities.
• Safely transports patients to hospitals or other medical facilities.
• Operates emergency vehicles.
• Drives ambulances and other emergency vehicles safely and responsibly.
• Communicates and coordinates with other emergency services as well as family members or staff.
• Maintains equipment and ensures it is in good working order and properly stocked.
• Accurately documents the care provided and the patient's condition.
• Participates in ongoing training and professional development to stay current with medical protocols and procedures.
• Manages medication inventories.
• Coordinates resources.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.
• Up-front tuition coverage paid directly to the academic institution through the PEAK program, offering 100+ learning options including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates. Caregivers are eligible to participate in PEAK on day 1 of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED