EMT

Mercy Medical Center Redding; Redding (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Medical Center Redding is seeking an EMT to deliver essential general patient care in an outpatient setting, following clinic workflows to ensure efficient, high-quality service. You will handle intake, vital signs, medication and vaccine administration, specimen collection, exam room readiness, safety checklists, and collaboration with the Paramedic to support safe and timely patient care.

The role emphasizes meticulous protocol adherence, clean and stocked environments, and proactive

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED with EMT experience as specified.
• CA EMT certification required upon hire.
• BLS/CPR certification through the American Heart Association required.
• CA driver's license required upon hire.
• Certified Ambulance Driver CA required upon hire.
• CDMC certification required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Maintain policies, procedures, objectives and safety standards.
• Perform patient systems assessment and data collection continuously.
• Enter patient data into the computerized care reporting system without deficiencies.
• Provide direct patient care, administer medications and procedures per EMT cert.
• Collaborate with Paramedic on care planning and problem identification.
• Transport non-critical patients and deliver care per EMS standards.

Skills

Patient care

Safety protocols

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) CA

Basic Life Support - CPR (American Heart Association)

Driver's License CA

Certified Ambulance Driver CA

CDMC

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

Required

• High School Graduate 6 months working as an EMT with an accredited EMS agency or 6 months working as an EMT with a fire department and 6 months of experience operating emergency vehicles, upon hire or
• High School GED 6 months working as an EMT with an accredited EMS agency or 6 months working as an EMT with a fire department and 6 months of experience operating emergency vehicles, 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

Mercy Medical Center Redding offers comprehensive health care to nearly 300,000 residents in a six-county region. It is one of only two Level II trauma centers, the only Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and the only Joint Commission-certified Advanced Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center north of Sacramento north of Sacramento. Mercy Medical Center Redding is a 266-bed regional medical center providing inpatient and outpatient services as well as specialized cardiovascular care, stroke care, orthopedics, neurological surgery, comprehensive cancer care, maternity care, and a robust robotic surgery program. In addition, the hospital’s network of care includes Mercy Home Health and Hospice and Dignity Health Connected Living.

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