EMT-Ambulance; PRN

Thayer County Health Services, Thayer County, NE

This position contributes to the fulfillment of Thayer County Health Services vision and mission by rendering basic life support and emergency medical techniques to those in need of assistance, including emergency ambulance calls and transport trips, to participate in continuing education and training related to medical and industry advancements.

Ambulance EMT-PRN

PRN, Non-Exempt

Reports to Director of Hospital Nursing

• Applicants must possess a current valid state driver’s license.
• Have a clean driving record and be 18 years of age.
• Experience as EMT is preferred.
• Have excellent organizational skills.
• Leadership skills are a necessity.
• Must have completed approved training course and EMT certification required.

• Transporting sick and injured patients to designated facility.
• Maintain patient safety and comfort.
• Assist Paramedic and RN as directed.
• Preparing and transporting sick and injured patients to designated facility.
• Maintain the performance of 12-lead EKGs and similar tasks.
• Operating ambulance according to state rules and regulations.
• Performs any other assigned tasks.

• Recognizes and has a commitment to meet the ethical, moral and legal obligations of patient care.
• Maintains and promotes good health practices.
• Will conform to TCHS procedures and policies.
• Will perform all duties as described by the job description within the scope of licensure.
• Maintains current professional license in accordance with state law.
• Does not discuss patient matters such as medical treatment, diagnosis or history outside of the clinical setting in, keeping in compliance of HIPAA.
• Understand and comply with the requirements of Thayer County Health Services’ Compliance Program, including, but not limited to, the Code of Conduct, the Compliance Manual. All supporting policies for compliance and compliance plans.
• Participate in all education and training programs regarding compliance as required by organizational policy and as requested by supervisor.
• Demonstrates formal greetings with patients, visitors and TCHS staff.
• Willingly accepts new responsibilities and cooperates with implementation of change.
• Dresses in a neat, clean uniform for patient care; maintain high personal hygiene standards.
• Demonstrates respect, integrity, compassion, and excellence through a “We Care” philosophy with all patients, visitors, and TCHS staff.

• Indoor, smoke free, patient care environment.
• Frequent contact with biohazardous materials and communicable diseases.
• Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable the senses to function adequately for the requirements of position to be fully met.