Reserve EMT - EMS
About The Position
The Reserve EMT provides patient care in accordance with KBEMS regulations and Sedgwick County EMS Protocols. Reserve EMTs will work primarily in the capacity of providing coverage at standby events or as a 3rd person on an ambulance. They will be directly supervised when on emergency 911 calls and will be an addition to the crew and will not count as one of the 2 required crew members. Standby coverage Provide coverage at standby eventsAssess for the need for transport units and call units as neededCall for additional assessment of any patient triaged “yellow” or aboveCoordinate transport of the patient out of the venue in the safest way possible. Documentation Fill out standby form to include hours workedComplete care reports of patient refusals as needed Out of hospital health care Spend at least 24 hours per quarter riding 3rd person on an ambulanceAssist with patient care as directed by supervising crew members, including patient assessments, taking vital signs, splinting, bandaging wounds, performing CPR, and placing airway adjunctsAssist with driving and navigating duties as directedAssist with documentation as directedAssist with maintaining a safe work environment, and notify supervising crew members of safety hazards
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- State of Kansas EMT Certification.
- Per Sedgwick County Policy, this is a driving level position that requires a valid US driver’s license without restrictions.
Responsibilities
- Provide coverage at standby events
- Assess for the need for transport units and call units as needed
- Call for additional assessment of any patient triaged “yellow” or above
- Coordinate transport of the patient out of the venue in the safest way possible.
- Fill out standby form to include hours worked
- Complete care reports of patient refusals as needed
- Spend at least 24 hours per quarter riding 3rd person on an ambulance
- Assist with patient care as directed by supervising crew members, including patient assessments, taking vital signs, splinting, bandaging wounds, performing CPR, and placing airway adjuncts
- Assist with driving and navigating duties as directed
- Assist with documentation as directed
- Assist with maintaining a safe work environment, and notify supervising crew members of safety hazards
Benefits
- Sedgwick County offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees that includes health coverages, paid leave, regular compensation reviews, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
