Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

Prime Healthcare; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Sherman Oaks Hospital, part of Prime Healthcare Foundation in Sherman Oaks, CA, is seeking a Per Diem Emergency Medical Technician to join the ED team. The role involves emergency assessment, basic management of medical and trauma cases, and assisting nurses and physicians under supervision.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma, Basic EMT training or ER experience, BLS, ACLS/PALS within specified timelines, and state EMT licensure.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic EMT training or ER experience required.
• Current BLS certification required.
• Behavioral Violence Prevention training within 6 months of hire.
• ACLS certification within 30 days of hire.
• PALS certification within 30 days of hire.
• EMT license/certification by state certifying agency required.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage medical, trauma, and environmental emergencies under supervision.
• Assist with patient care within scope of practice.
• Maintain a safe environment and support ED team.

Skills

EMT knowledge

Patient assessment

Environmental awareness

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

BLS (AHA) certificate

ACLS (AHA) certificate

PALS (AHA) certificate

Job description

Overview

At Sherman Oaks Hospital, our dedicated team of professionals are committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community. As a member of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, Sherman Oaks Hospital is actively seeking new members to join its award-winning team! Sherman Oaks Hospital is a 153-bed, not-for-profit, acute-care community hospital located in Sherman Oaks, California. Staffed with over 500 employees and an extraordinary team of physicians, the hospital is recognized for advanced technology and compassionate care and provides 24/7 emergency care in addition to a full range of specialized medical, surgical, and diagnostic services to improve and save lives. Sherman Oaks Hospital has been nationally recognized multiple times as a "100 Top Hospital" by Fortune/Merative, holds an "A" grade in patient safety from The Leapfrog Group, Patient Safety Excellence recognition from Healthgrades, and more. For more information, visit www.shermanoakshospital.org.

Responsibilities

Emergency Medical Technician is responsible for the assessment and basic management of medical, trauma and environmental emergencies under the supervision of the staff nurse and / or physician. Assists with patient care based on individual patient needs within the scope of practice; Assists in maintenance of a safe environment and performs under the direction and supervision of the ED Registered Nurse or Charge Nurse.

Qualifications

Education and Work Experience

• 1. High School Diploma or Equivalent or related experience required for new hires effective April 2014.
• 2. Basic EMT Training or E.R. experience required.
• 3. Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• 4. Behavioral Violence Prevention (BVP) within six (6) months of hire and maintain current.

Facility Specific Requirements (facility may require items listed below):

• 1. Current ACLS (AHA) certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
• 2. Current PALS (AHA) certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
• 3. Certified/Licensed EMT by the state certifying agency/entity required

Pay Transparency

Sherman Oaks Hospital offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $23.23 to $26.49. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

Employment Status

Per Diem

Shift

Variable

Equal Employment Opportunity

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