EMT
About The Position
The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) assesses and provides basic management of medical, trauma, and environmental emergencies under the supervision of a staff nurse and/or physician. The EMT assists with patient care according to individual patient needs and within the scope of practice, helps maintain a safe environment, and works under the direction and supervision of the ED Registered Nurse or Charge Nurse. Garden City Hospital is a state-of-the-art medical facility with more than 300 licensed beds and a teaching hospital offering medical education to students, residents, and fellows. It is part of Prime Healthcare and describes its mission as providing quality and compassionate healthcare and maintaining community access to care.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent, or related experience, required for new hires effective April 2014.
- Basic EMT training or emergency room experience required.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate upon hire and maintained current.
- Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certificate within 30 days of hire and maintained current, if required by the facility.
- Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certificate within 30 days of hire and maintained current, if required by the facility.
- State-certified or state-licensed EMT certification required, if required by the facility.
Responsibilities
- Assess and provide basic management of medical, trauma, and environmental emergencies under the supervision of a staff nurse and/or physician.
- Assist with patient care based on individual patient needs and within the scope of practice.
- Assist in maintaining a safe environment.
- Perform duties under the direction and supervision of the ED Registered Nurse or Charge Nurse.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
