EMT | PRN

Sioux Center Health; Sioux Center (IA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Avera Tyler Hospital is seeking a dedicated Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) to join our PRN roster. You will participate in basic life support and emergency response calls, working 12-hour shifts with rotating days, evenings, nights, and weekends.

You will communicate clearly with patients and the health care team, respond to calls within five minutes, and maintain required EMT training as specified. A valid EMT license and driver's license are required upon hire.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid EMT license and be eligible for licensing in the state.
• Valid driver's license required at hire.
• Ability to work rotating shifts including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic life support and emergency response according to standards.
• Communicate effectively with patients and health care team.
• Respond to calls within five minutes or less.
• Maintain required EMT training as directed.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Stness under pressure

Adaptability

Education

Driver's License

Emergency Medical Technician

Job description

Location:

Avera Tyler Hospital

Worker Type

PRN

Work Shift

Rotating days/evenings/nights/weekends (United States of America)

Pay Range

The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.

$18.75 - $24.50

Position Highlights

PRN Schedule: 12 hour shifts: 6am to 6pm and 6pm to 6am. Weekend shifts are typically from 6pm Friday to 6am Monday. Per Department policy, will need to work at least one weekend/month.

Sleep room may be available to use in the hospital when on call.

You Belong at Avera

Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

A Brief Overview

Accountable for performing basic life support service and emergency response calls in accordance with the established state Department of Health Standards, following standing orders and ambulance protocols.

What You Will Do

• Demonstrates the ability to utilize effective communication with patients, customers and members of the health care team.
• Demonstrates care for all patients as per standing orders and operating procedures.
• Responds to calls within five minutes or less.
• Demonstrates sound judgement in stress situations and provides emotional stability to patients and affected individuals.
• Maintains a level of training of EMT and other variances authorized by medical staff.

Essential Qualifications

The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

Required Education, License/Certification, Or Work Experience

• Drivers License - Licensing Board Upon Hire and
• Emergency Medical Technician - Licensing Board active in the state of practice Upon Hire

Preferred Education, License/Certification, Or Work Experience

• EMT - National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) Upon Hire
• Healthcare or EMT services

Expectations and Standards

• Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
• Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
• Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
• Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to [e-mail].