AEMT Ground Transport

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; Elko (NV); Presencial; USD 27.000 - 36.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Generous benefits package

Descripción de la vacante

Intermountain Healthcare Inc. seeks an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician to respond to emergencies and non-emergency calls while delivering high-quality care. You will assess patients, provide basic life support, and stabilize individuals for transport to medical facilities.

Role requires operating ambulances, coordinating with emergency services, maintaining equipment, and accurate documentation. AEMT course and state licensure are required, with BLS and additional certifications preferred.

Formación

• Completed AEMT course and licensed as AEMT in the operation state within 120 days of hire.
• Current BLS for Healthcare Providers certification.
• Preferred: PHTLS, PALS and ACLS certifications with renewal within 1 year of hire.

Responsabilidades

• Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls quickly and efficiently.
• Assess patient conditions and determine nature of injuries or illness.
• Provide basic life support and stabilize patients for transport.
• Operate ambulance and coordinate with other emergency services.

Conocimientos

Patient care

Medication knowledge

Teamwork

Communication

Safe patient handling

Documentation

Regulatory compliance

Accountability

Professional etiquette

Educación

AEMT course

AEMT license

BLS for Healthcare Providers

PHTLS

PALS

ACLS

Attendance license

Descripción del empleo

Job Description:The Advanced 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 FunctionsQuickly 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 medical equipment and ensures it is in good working order and properly stocked.Accurately documents 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.SkillsPatient CareMedication KnowledgeTeamworkCommunicationSafe Patient HandlingDocumentationRegulatory ComplianceAccountabilityProfessional EtiquetteCHEMSActing as healthcare navigators for patientsTransitional care for patients after they are discharged from a hospital stayVaccinationsMedication inventoriesResource coordinationBasic medical therapeuticsMinimum QualificationsSuccessful completion of AEMT CourseMust obtain AEMT license in state of operation within 120 days of hireBasic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare ProvidersCurrent valid driver license in good standingPreferred QualificationsPre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)AEMT National Registry CertificationCurrent 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)Physical RequirementsAll EMS medical crew members may be subject to certain work conditions while functioning in the full capacity of their position. These work conditions include, but are not limited to: performance of essential job responsibilities in a moving, ground ambulance, hospital as well as the potential to do so in an outdoor environment (inclement weather, extremes of temperature, accident scenes, steep terrain, back country, etc.), exposure to noise, vibration, and dehydrating environment of a ground ambulance, exposure to patients with known or unknown infectious disease in an enclosed space.Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.)May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.Physical RequirementsAll EMS medical crew members may be subject to certain work conditions while functioning in the full capacity of their position. These work conditions include, but are not limited to: performance of essential job responsibilities in a moving, ground ambulance, hospital as well as the potential to do so in an outdoor environment (inclement weather, extremes of temperature, accident scenes, steep terrain, back country, etc.), exposure to noise, vibration, and dehydrating environment of a ground ambulance, exposure to patients with known or unknown infectious disease in an enclosed space.Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.)May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.Location:Elko Air Base, Ely Air BaseWork City:ElkoWork State:NevadaScheduled Weekly Hours:48The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.$19.50 - $26.48We 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.By applying for a position with Intermountain, I acknowledge that I will comply with all applicable Intermountain policies and expectations. If applying for a remote or hybrid role, this includes remote work expectations related to confidentiality, information security, work schedules, conflicts of interest, and use of company equipment. I further acknowledge that outside employment or activities may not interfere with job responsibilities or create a conflict of interest with Intermountain. Actual or reasonably perceived conflicts may be grounds for disqualification from consideration or, if hired, corrective action up to and including termination of employment.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.At Intermountain Health, we use the artificial intelligence (\"AI\") platform, HiredScore to improve your job application experience. HiredScore helps match your skills and experiences to the best jobs for you. While HiredScore assists in reviewing applications, all final decisions are made by Intermountain personnel to ensure fairness. We protect your privacy and follow strict data protection rules. Your information is safe and used only for recruitment. Thank you for considering a career with us and experiencing our AI-enhanced recruitment process.All positions subject to close without notice.