EMT, AEMT, or Paramedic-Full-Time

Kansas Emergency Medical Services Association; Colby (KS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Aflac Cancer Policy

KPERS Retirement

Job summary

Kansas Emergency Medical Services Association in Kansas is hiring for EMT-AEMT-Paramedic roles on a full-time, 48/96 schedule (0700-0700). You will respond to calls, maintain equipment, and provide high-quality patient care following established protocols.

Requirements include Kansas EMS certification or reciprocity, AHA BLS, and IS-100/200/700/800 within 6 months. After 6 months, hourly pay ranges from $15.00 to $19.50, with full-time benefits and county protections.

Qualifications

• Current Kansas EMS Certification or eligibility for reciprocity.
• Current AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
• Ability to work 48-hour shifts, including weekends and Holidays.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• NIMS/ICS: IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, and IS-800 (within 6 months).

Responsibilities

• Safety is a priority! Your safety, your partner, the patient and the public.
• Respond to calls while following service guidelines and procedures.
• Daily, weekly, and monthly vehicle and medical equipment readiness checks.
• General maintenance of equipment and vehicles.
• Assessment and treatment of the sick and injured.
• Apply protocol and appropriate standard of care during treatment of patients.
• Quickly return ambulances and equipment to a state of readiness following calls.
• Report all equipment damage, malfunctions, or failures to Administration.
• Always maintain patient confidentiality and professionalism.
• Participate in scheduled service-based training opportunities.
• Be willing to complete various additional tasks as assigned by Administration.
• Follows and adheres to all departmental and county policies and procedures.

Skills

Team leadership

Strong communication

Critical thinking

Calm under pressure

Integrity and professionalism

Education

EMS Certification (KS)

BLS Certification (AHA)

NIMS/ICS IS-100/200/700/800

Job description

Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT)

Paramedic

Schedule:

Full-Time, Modified 48/96 (rotations of 5-day off runs) 0700-0700

• Current Kansas EMS Certification or eligibility for reciprocity
• Current AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• Ability to work 48-hour shifts, including weekends and Holidays
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record
• NIMS/ICS: IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, and IS-800 (within 6 months)

Core Responsibilities:

• Safety is a priority! Your safety, your partner, the patient and the public.
• Respond to calls while following service guidelines and procedures.
• Daily, weekly, and monthly vehicle and medical equipment readiness checks.
• General maintenance of equipment and vehicles.
• Assessment and treatment of the sick and injured.
• Apply protocol and appropriate standard of care during treatment of patients.
• Quickly return ambulances and equipment to a state of readiness following calls.
• Report all equipment damage, malfunctions, or failures to Administration.
• Always maintain patient confidentiality and professionalism.
• Participate in scheduled service-based training opportunities.
• Be willing to complete various additional tasks as assigned by Administration.
• Follows and adheres to all departmental and county policies and procedures.

Compensation (potential adjustment for experience):

• EMT: $15.00/hr (after 6mo), Full-Time
• AEMT: $17.00/hr (after 6mo), Full-Time
• Paramedic: $19.50/hr (after 6mo), Full-Time

Attributes and Abilities:

• Outstanding moral character with a solid concept of right and wrong.
• Who you are (Identity), Self-Regulation (Discipline), Consideration (Motivation)
• Integrity and trustworthiness.
• Honesty and candor.
• Empathy and compassion (not just your patients).
• Intrinsic learner.
• Coachable and able to accept constructive criticism.
• Strong written and oral communicator.
• Critical thinker/problem solver.
• Ability to articulate the rationale of a decision made.
• Control emotion in a crisis/critical situation.
• Manage a team in a time critical environment.
• Function independently in a high stress environment.
• Perform patient care in extreme environmental conditions.

County Benefit Package:

• Health/Dental Insurance (County covers 100% Employee), affordable spouse/family coverage
• Vision Insurance (Employee covers all costs)
• Aflac Cancer Policy (County covers 100% Employee), additional policies available for employee consideration
• Kansas Public Employees Retirement System (KPERS), additional life insurance coverage available for employee consideration

Thomas County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.