EMT

Prime Healthcare; National City (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Paradise Valley Hospital in National City seeks an Emergency Medical Technician to join our ED team. You will assess patients, provide basic management of medical, trauma and environmental emergencies, and support the ED nurse and physician.

Requirements include a High School diploma or equivalent, Basic EMT Training or ER experience, and a current BLS; ACLS and PALS certifications are required upon hire. This full-time, day-shift role offers competitive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; related experience considered.
• Basic EMT Training or ER experience required.
• Current BLS certification on hire and kept current.

Responsibilities

• Emergency Medical Technician assesses and manages medical, trauma, and environmental emergencies under supervision.
• Assists with patient care within scope of practice and supports ED staff.

Skills

EMT Training

ER experience

BLS certification

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

EMT Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

BLS Certification

Job description

Overview

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Paradise Valley Hospital, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.Paradise Valley Hospital is the South Bay’s oldest hospital, the second oldest hospital in all of San Diego County, and the largest employer in National City. For more than 100 years, Paradise Valley Hospital has served San Diego faithfully, proud of our heritage and providing numerous programs and services to meet the changing needs of our community. Our 291-bed, acute care hospital featurestheSan Diego Spine & Joint Center, a highly credentialed acuterehabilitation center, ourParadise Health & Senior Center, a fully equipped and modern cardiac catheterization lab, and comprehensive inpatient and outpatient surgical services, and 24-hour emergency services.In addition to our healthcare services, we offer comprehensivebehavioral health serviceson the hospital campus and Bayview campus in Chula Vista. Services include psychiatric continuum of care for adult patients, inpatient services, and intensive outpatient services. Learn more at https://www.paradisevalleyhospital.net/.

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.

Pay Transparency

Paradise Valley Hospital offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $XX.00 to $XX.00. 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

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

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