EMT Ground Transport

Emergency Medical Technician

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.

Essential Functions

• 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.
• 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.

Skills

• Patient Care
• Medication Knowledge
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Safe Patient Handling
• Documentation
• Regulatory Compliance
• Accountability
• Professional Etiquette
• 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

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

Preferred Qualifications

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

Interact with others by effectively communicating, both orally and in writing.

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-Operate computers and other office equipment requiring the ability to move fingers and hands.

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-See and read computer monitors and documents.

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-Remain sitting or standing for long periods of time to perform work on a computer, telephone, or other equipment.

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-May require lifting and transporting objects and office supplies, bending, kneeling and reaching.

Location:

Platte Valley Hospital

Work City:
Brighton

Work State:
Colorado

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$18.94 - $24.62

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 is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.