EMT

Prime Healthcare; Mission (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Mission Regional Medical Center, part of Prime Healthcare, is seeking a Per Diem Emergency Medical Technician to provide rapid assessment and basic management of medical, trauma and environmental emergencies under supervision of ED staff.

You will assist with patient care and ensure a safe environment, while working under the direction of the ED Registered Nurse or Charge Nurse. This role requires current EMT license, BLS, ACLS and PALS within specified timelines.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required for new hires.
• Basic EMT training or ER experience required.
• Current BLS certification required at hire.
• ACLS certification required within 30 days of hire and maintained.
• PALS certification required within 30 days of hire and maintained.
• Licensed EMT by state certifying agency required.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage medical, trauma and environmental emergencies under supervision.
• Assist with patient care as directed by ED RN or Charge Nurse.
• Help maintain a safe environment and follow facility protocols.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Basic EMT Training or ER experience

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

Licensed EMT by the State

Job description

Overview

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Mission Regional Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

Mission Regional Medical Center is a 297-bed, non-profit hospital that provides inpatient and outpatient hospital services to the people of the Rio Grande Valley. Rated one of the top hospitals in the country for clinical excellence in many services including maternity and orthopedic care, Mission Regional Medical Center has been offering quality healthcare, close to home, for over 60 years. For more information visit www.missionrmc.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, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

• 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 certificate upon hire and maintain current.Facility Specific Requirements (facility may require items listed below):
• • 1. Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
  • 2. Current PALS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
  • 3. Certified/Licensed EMT by the state certifying agency/entity required.

Employment Status

Per Diem

Shift

Variable

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights:https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf