Emergency Medical Technician

Ascension; Evansville, Newport News (IN, VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization that has been serving the community for over 148 years. This role in the Emergency Department offers a chance to provide critical care and support to patients in need. You'll be part of a dedicated team, utilizing your skills as an Emergency Medical Technician to assess situations, develop action plans, and ensure the well-being of those in your care. With a commitment to community service and a supportive work environment, this position is more than just a job; it's an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in people's lives.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health Insurance Options

Retirement Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Parental Leave

Adoption Assistance

Qualifications

• BLS Provider certification required prior to hire.
• Emergency Medical Technician credential required prior to hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency care and transport for patients.
• Monitor patient conditions and communicate with primary RN.

Skills

Emergency Medical Technician

BLS Provider Certification

Advanced Life Support

Pediatric Advanced Life Support

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate's Degree/Technical Degree

Job description

We Are Hiring

• Department:Emergency Department
• Schedule: Full-time, Rotating; 12 hour shifts
• Hospital:Ascension St. Vincent
• Location:Evansville, Indiana

What You Will Do

Provide support treatment, care, and evaluation of patients on scene and during transport.

• Arrive to the scene of an emergency, determine the situation, and develop a plan of action.
• Use appropriate medical equipment and comprehends the severity of the injury.
• Monitor patient condition and performs data collection. Communicate findings and patient condition to primary Registered Nurse (RN).
• Assist with the mobilization, ambulation, and transport of patients.

What You Will Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

One or more of the following required:

• Emergency Medical Tech credentialed from the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians(NREMT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• Emergency Medical Tech credentialed from the Indiana Department of Homeland Security obtained priorto hire date or job transfer date.

One or more of the following preferred:

• Advanced Life Support. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Drivers License credentialed from the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles. With acceptable drivingrecord
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Additional Preferences

No additional preferences.

Why Join Our Team

Ascension St. Vincent in Indiana has been providing rewarding careers in healthcare for over 148 years. With 24 hospitals throughout the greater Indianapolis and Evansville areas, Ascension St. Vincent offers careers in a wide range of services including acute and long-term care, bariatrics, cancer care, cardiovascular services, emergency services, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatric services, primary and urgent care, women's health services and more.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

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Benefits

Paid time off (PTO) Various health insurance options & wellness plans Retirement benefits including employer match plans Long-term & short-term disability Employee assistance programs (EAP) Parental leave & adoption assistance Tuition reimbursement Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer.