KTS EMT - KTS Operations - Kettering - FT/Days

Kettering Health Network; Kettering (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Kettering Health Network seeks an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) to provide high-quality emergency care. Candidates must have a High School diploma, valid EMS certification, and CPR certification. This role requires strong knowledge of medical procedures, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to confidentiality in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Current State of Ohio EMS certification required.
• CPR certification is a must.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license with limited points.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients to prioritize medical procedures and administer treatment.
• Communicate with medical personnel and complete patient care reports.
• Maintain cleaning standards and driving policies for emergency vehicles.

Skills

Assessment of illness or injury

Communication skills

Knowledge of medical procedures

Confidentiality maintenance

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 13 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. We are committed to transforming the health care experience with high-quality care for every stage of life. Our service-oriented mission is in action every day, whether it’s by providing care in our facilities, training the next generation of health care professionals, or serving others through international outreach.

Campus Overview

Kettering Health Main Campus

• Kettering Health Main Campus, formerly Kettering Medical Center, is the flagship hospital of Kettering Health and has been serving Kettering, Ohio and the Greater Dayton area since 1964.
• The facility includes the Benjamin and Marian Schuster Heart Hospital, maternity service with a level III neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), andlevel II Emergency Care.
• In 2020, KH Main Campus received an “A” from the Leapfrog Group, a national patient safety watchdog, ranking among the safest hospitals in the United States.
• Received 4 Star Baby-Friendly Hospital status by the Ohio Hospital Association.
• Awarded as one of the 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals by IBM Watson Health in 2020.
• Kettering received the Outstanding Patient Experience Award by Healthgrades (2017-2019).
• Accredited by the American College of Emergency Physicians as a Level 3 Geriatric Emergency Department.
• 465-bed hospital (includes newborn beds)

Responsibilities & Requirements

Job Specific Duties:

• Assess extent of illness or injury, to establish and prioritize medical procedures.
• Administers initial treatment at emergency scenes.
• Assists in extricating trapped victims and transports sick and injured persons to treatment center.
• Communicates with physician and other medical personnel via radio and telephone.
• Completes patient care and billing reports.
• Displays a working knowledge of service areas, including facility locations, local regulations and procedures, and any local medical procedures.
• Ability to properly use all company provided medical equipment.
• Maintains strict confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations, as well as sensitive company and employee information.

Operational Duties:

• Performs regular assigned shift duties.
• Maintains cleaning standards of station(s), vehicle(s), and equipment.
• Completes detailed Incident Reports and Accident Reports, in a timely manner, at the request of management.
• Uses appropriate terminology and tone and follows all radio communication procedures.
• Drives company vehicles in accordance with company driving policies.

Preferred Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED
• Current State of Ohio EMS certification
• CPR certification
• Valid driver’s license, with no more than four (4) points, and approval by company insurance provider.
• Annual proctored skills and written protocol (standing orders) testing without lapse.