EMT

CommonSpirit Health; Red Bluff (CA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health's St. Elizabeth Community Hospital in Red Bluff, CA is seeking an EMT to perform essential patient care in an outpatient setting, following clinic workflows, taking vitals, verifying medications, and preparing specimens while administering vaccines and meds as ordered.

You will maintain exam room readiness, complete safety checklists, and support clinical operations with meticulous documentation and adherence to protocols to ensure safe, high-quality care for every patient.

Qualifications

• EMT certification is required and experience with an accredited EMS agency or fire department is expected.
• Knowledge of patient intake procedures, vital signs, and medication administration.
• Ability to follow established clinic workflows and safety checklists.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient intake, obtain vital signs, verify allergies and medications.
• Document reasons for visits and collect/prepare specimens; administer ordered meds and vaccines.
• Maintain exam room readiness, clean/sterilize instruments, and escalate non-routine issues.
• Enter patient data into the computerized system to prevent deficiencies.
• Support clinical operations and participate in patient care planning with supervision.

Skills

EMT certification

Patient care

Safety protocols

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

*Job Summary and Responsibilities*

As our EMT, you will perform essential general patient care, meticulously following established clinic workflows to ensure efficient and high-quality service delivery within an outpatient setting.

Every day you will complete comprehensive patient intake duties, including obtaining vital signs, verifying allergies and medications, and documenting reasons for visits. You'll also collect and prepare specimens, administer ordered medications and vaccines, clean and sterilize instruments, ensure exam room readiness, and meticulously complete safety checklists, escalating any non-routine issues promptly.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate a strong commitment to patient care, efficiency, and safety, adeptly managing all intake processes and supporting clinical operations. Your ability to meticulously follow protocols, maintain a clean and stocked environment, and proactively address concerns will be crucial for exceptional patient experiences.

• Maintains established policies, procedures, objectives, quality improvement program and safety standards.
• Performs patient systems assessment/data collection in an ongoing and systematic manner.
• Enters patient data into computerized patient care reporting system so that there are no deficiencies.
• Performs direct patient care and implements patient care in a knowledgeable, skillful, and consistent manner while administering medications and performing procedures consistent with EMT certification.
• Participates in problem identification and patient care planning with direction from the Paramedic.
• Transports non-critical patients and administers patient care in accordance with S-SV EMS and company Standards while demonstrating competent patient care.

*Job Requirements*

• High School Graduate 6 months working as a EMT with anaccredited EMS agency or 6 monthsworking as a EMT with a fire department and 6 months of experience operating emergency vehicles, upon hire or
• High School GED, upon hire
• Emergency Medical Technician: CA, upon hire and
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire and (Must be through the American Heart Association)
• Driver's License: CA, upon hire and
• Certified Ambulance Driver: CA, upon hire and
• CDMC, upon hire

Where You’ll Work

Founded in 1906, Dignity Health - St. Elizabeth Community Hospital is a 76-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Red Bluff, California. Serving over 90,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level III Trauma Center, heart care, cancer care, and a family birth center. Additionally, St. Elizabeth Community Hospital, has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation and is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center. It has been named a Top Rural Hospital by The Leapfrog Group for two consecutive years, one of only 16 rural hospitals in the US to achieve this award.

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*Pay Range*

$33.63 - $37.65 /hour