Job Information
Intermountain Health EMT Ground Transport in Billings, Montana
Job Description:
This position is responsible for providing both basic and advanced life support to patients in an efficient, knowledgeable and cost effective manner, which is accurately documented and properly coordinated with other health care personnel.
Job Details
Performs primary assessment on each patient attended in the field, demonstrates the ability to recognize impaired airway, breathing,
circulation, and takes appropriate action to resolve problems Performs secondary assessment head to toe and is able to accurately evaluate
injuries in a timely manner and responds appropriately. Understands the principles of immobilization and uses equipment properly. Operates
the heart monitor and the defibrillator appropriately.
Replaces supplies when needed, after each call or during shift. Checks functioning and safety of all equipment. Uses supplies efficiently. In
addition, makes appropriate charges to patients for supplies and equipment when used. Cleans front and back of ambulance after each call
and before ending shift.
Completes computer EMS reports correctly and in a timely manner.
Responsible to log all ambulance calls in logbook and file appropriately.
Minimum Qualifications
Successful Completion of EMT Basic Course
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers
Current valid driver license in good standing
Preferred Qualifications
State Certification to practice as an EMT Basic
EMT National Registry Certification
Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)
Attendance License (Before start of employment)
Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification (for AEMT's only; must obtain within 1 years of hire and maintain throughout employment).
Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification (for AEMT's only; must obtain within 1 years of hire and maintain throughout employment).
Physical Requirements:
Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.
Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.
Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.
Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc).
May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.
Must be able to perform duties in an indoor or outdoor environment.
Location:
Intermountain Health St Vincent Regional Hospital
Work City:
Billings
Work State:
Montana
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
$18.12 - $23.55
We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.
Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here (https://intermountainhealthcare.org/careers/benefits) .
Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
All positions subject to close without notice.