EMT Emergency Medical Technician - Emergency Department

Ascension; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascension Via Christi is looking for an Emergency Medical Technician to provide critical patient support and care in emergency situations. This role involves responding to emergency scenes, monitoring patient conditions, and ensuring proper transport procedures. Candidates should have the necessary certifications and a commitment to patient care.

Benefits

Paid time off

Various health insurance options

Retirement benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• BLS Provider certification required within 30 days.
• Emergency Medical Tech credential from KSBEMS required.
• High School diploma equivalency or Associate's degree with 2 years experience needed.

Responsibilities

• Arrive at emergency scenes and develop plans of action.
• Monitor patient conditions and communicate findings.
• Assist with mobilization and transport of patients.

Skills

Patient Care

Emergency Response

Data Collection

Education

High School diploma or Associate's degree

Job description

We Are Hiring

• Department:Emergency Department
• Schedule:PT Nights (7-7); 2 - 12 Hour Shifts with Rotating Weekends and Holidays
• Hospital:Ascension Via Christi
• Location:Manhattan, KS

What You Will Do

Provide support treatment, care and evaluation of patients on scene and during transport.

• Arrive to the scene of an emergency, determine the situation, and develop a plan of action.
• Use appropriate medical equipment and comprehend the severity of the injury.
• Monitor patient condition and perform data collection. Communicate findings and patient condition to primary Registered Nurse (RN).
• Assist with the mobilization, ambulation and transport of patients.

What You Will Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date OR job transfer date required. American Heart Association OR American Red Cross accepted.
• Emergency Medical Tech credentialed from the Kansas Board of Emergency Medical Services (KSBEMS) required.
• Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Drivers License credentialed from the Kansas Department of Motor Vehicles preferred.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Additional Preferences

No additional preferences.

Why Join Our Team

Ascension Via Christi caregivers have been caring for and providing healing to Kansas communities for more than 135 years. As the largest healthcare provider in Kansas, we offer career opportunities across a number of hospitals, clinics, therapy centers and home health services.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

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Benefits

Paid time off (PTO) Various health insurance options & wellness plans Retirement benefits including employer match plans Long-term & short-term disability Employee assistance programs (EAP) Parental leave & adoption assistance Tuition reimbursement Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer.