Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

Sun Health; Litchfield Park (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Sun Health in Litchfield Park, AZ is seeking an Emergency Medical Technician to join La Loma Village. You will respond to emergencies, assess and treat residents, assist with appointments and transportation, and maintain medical logs while upholding high patient care standards.

You must be Arizona-certified as an EMT with CPR, possess good communication skills, and be able to lift up to 150 pounds. The role includes routine welfare checks and collaboration with the Resident Services Director.

Qualifications

• Must be certified by the State of Arizona as an Emergency Medical Technician.
• Must have valid CPR certification.
• Possess good written and verbal communication skills.
• Good knowledge of Medical terms.
• Must be able to physically climb stairs, lift up to 150 pounds and apply first aid.

Responsibilities

• Know the medical policies and procedures.
• Respond to emergencies involving Residents, visitors or staff and evaluate/treat medical conditions.
• Identify Residents needing further assistance and participate in follow-up meetings with recommendations.
• Conduct assurance checks on Residents who have not responded to assurance buttons.
• Advise Residents on medical/health issues and assist with physician appointments and transportation when necessary.
• Take vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respiration) when requested.
• Maintain triage logs and incident reports in residents’ files.
• Perform resident welfare checks and monitor oxygen supplies.

Skills

EMT Certification

CPR Certification

Communication skills

Physical fitness

Job description

Emergency Medical Technician - Join Our Big-Hearted Team

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in a vibrant, compassionate community? Join our vibrant team at La Loma Village in Litchfield, AZ, as an Emergency Medical Technician! Provide the experience, knowledge, and support required by the Residents for their health concerns and comfort. This position reports directly to the Director of Resident Services and is non-exempt from overtime pay.

Why Choose Us?

• Great Place to Work: Sun Health has been certified as a Great Place to Work in 2021, 2022, and 2023.
• National Recognition: We secured a top 10 spot on the Fortune Best Workplaces for Aging Services™ list in 2020 and 2021.
• Platinum Award Winner: Our dedication to health and safety earned us Platinum awards from the Healthy Arizona Worksites Program in 2019, 2020, and 2021.

Key Responsibilities

• Know the medical policies and procedures
• Respond to all emergencies involving Residents, visitors or staff. Evaluate and treat all medical conditions/ fire conditions appropriately. Call assistance, such as 911, or relative when appropriate.
• Identify Residents who require further assistance and participate in subsequent follow-up meetings with specific recommendations.
• When necessary, conduct assurance checks on Residents who have not responded to assurance buttons.
• Advise Residents on medical/health issues.
• Assist Residents with scheduling physician appointments and arrange transportation when necessary.
• Take blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and respiration readings when requested.
• Visit individual Resident condominiums when appropriate.
• Maintain an accurate, complete and legible triage log and incident report on residents in their files.
• Perform resident welfare checks as deemed necessary by the Director of Resident Services.
• Monitor oxygen supplies and notify Director of Resident Services when it's at 500 PSI
• Monitor use of medical supplies and restock trauma/ airway bag when necessary.
• Update the Resident's medical/resident profiles and replace in the profile book when indicated.
• Check status of discharged Residents from hospital within 24 hours of return to facility. Assess and arrange for necessary assistance to meet their immediate needs.
• Communicate with hospital/nurse on condition of residents. Report the resident's condition to the Director of Resident Services.
• Greet all residents and visitors of La Loma Village in a friendly, cheerful and professional manner.
• Maintain a clean personal appearance and wear the designated uniform required by the department dress code.
• Know the facility emergency procedures and assist in emergency drills.
• Assist with the Customer Service desk as needed with checking people in and out, accepting and dispensing packages; operating the telephone system and recording a Resident's change of status.
• Report all irregularities or needed repairs observed during daily activities.
• Cost control: Treat company assets responsibly.
• Work agreed-upon schedule with minimal absences in accordance with the attendance policy, and perform routine tasks without close supervision.
• Put team success ahead of individual interests; contribute to teamwork by demonstrating a "Will-Do" attitude and by working cooperatively with others, including other departments.

Your Qualifications

• Must be certified by the State of Arizona as an Emergency Medical Technician.
• Must have valid CPR certification.
• Possess good written and verbal communication skills.
• Good knowledge of Medical terms.
• Must be able to physically climb stairs (up to six floors), perform CPR, lift up to 150 pounds and apply first aid.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Sun Health is fully committed to equal employment opportunities and to attracting, retaining, developing and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to their race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by state or local law. We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity. Join us and be a part of a community that cares for its residents and team members alike.

Salary: $18.50 - $20.43 per hour