Emergency Medical Technician-2

OhioHealth; Cambridge (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth is seeking a dedicated Emergency Medical Technician to provide primary Basic Life Support care during transport, performing patient assessment, monitoring vital signs, initiating treatments, and documenting findings for physician review. You will work closely with nursing staff to relay information on arrival or en route and ensure safe patient handling.

This full-time role requires 40 hours per week with variable shifts, joining a high-reliability organization that prioritizes

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• EMT level medications administration knowledge.
• Ability to perform rapid patient assessments and interventions.

Responsibilities

• 60% - Performs EMT-level primary job responsibilities during transport, including patient assessment, vital signs, monitoring and diagnostics.
• 20% - Maintaining equipment in proper working order.
• 10% - Daily cleaning and weekly disinfecting of ambulances/equipment and station.
• 10% - Report writing and documentation.

Skills

Patient assessment

Airway management

Bleeding control

Splint application

Knowledge of equipment

Knowledge of protocols

Knowledge of scope of practice

Administration of EMT medications

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more – in our careers and in our communities.

Job Description Summary:

Provide primary BLS Life Support Care to include medical evaluation, treatment and stabilization of the critically ill and injured as well as on-going monitoring of patient’s vitals during transport. This will require working directly with physicians and nursing staff to inform and receive patient information regarding the patient's condition on arrival or prior to transporting.

Responsibilities And Duties:

60% - Performs primary job responsibilities listed for Emergency Medical Technician to include response, patient assessment, vital signs, patient monitoring and diagnostics, patient moving and lifting, medication administration.

20% - Maintaining Equipment in proper working order

10% - Daily cleaning to include mandatory weekly disinfecting of ambulances/equipment and station.

10% - Report writing and documentation

As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties.

The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School or GED (Required)

Additional Job Description:

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE

Patient assessment skills

Airway management

Bleeding Control

Splint Application

Knowledge of Equipment

Knowledge of Protocols

Knowledge of Scope of Practice

Administration of EMT level medications

Work Shift:

Variable

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

40

Department

Administration

Join us!

... if your passion is to work in a caring environment

... if you believe that learning is a life-long process

... if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry

Equal Employment Opportunity

OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment