EMT Ground Transport PRN

Intermountain Health • Butte-Silver Bow, MT

8d • $19 - $25 • 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. This role involves responding to emergency and non-emergency calls, assessing patients' conditions, providing basic life support and first aid, stabilizing patients during transport, and operating emergency vehicles safely. The EMT will also communicate with other emergency services, maintain equipment, document care provided, and participate in ongoing training. The Idaho Base: Community Health Emergency Services (CHEMS) focuses on continued or follow-up care to prevent unnecessary readmissions or 911 calls within the community, acting as healthcare navigators and providing transitional care after hospital stays.

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.
• Acts as healthcare navigators for patients.
• Provides transitional care for patients after they are discharged from a hospital stay.
• Manages medication inventories.
• Coordinates resources.
• Performs basic medical therapeutics.

Benefits

• Generous 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.
• 100+ learning options to choose from, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates, available through the PEAK program from day 1 of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED