Ground Transport EMT/AEMT

Intermountain Health

22h • $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. Idaho Base: 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 Acting as healthcare navigators for patients Transitional care for patients after they are discharged from a hospital stay Vaccinations Medication inventories Resource coordination Basic medical therapeutics

Requirements

• Skills Patient Care Medication Knowledge Teamwork Communication Safe Patient Handling Documentation Regulatory Compliance Accountability Professional Etiquette
• EMT - Minimum Qualifications 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
• AEMT - Minimum Qualifications Successful completion of AEMT Course Must obtain AEMT 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

• Preferred Qualifications Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) EMT National Registry Certification Attendance License (Before start of employment)
• Preferred Qualifications Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) AEMT National Registry Certification Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification (must obtain within 1 years of hire and maintain throughout employment) Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification (must obtain within 1 years of hire and maintain throughout employment) 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.

Benefits

• We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a 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. Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here.
• Intermountain Health’s PEAK program supports caregivers in the pursuit of their education goals and career aspirations by providing up-front tuition coverage paid directly to the academic institution. The program offers 100+ learning options to choose from, 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

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees