Emergency Medical Technician

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Wichita, KS

• Facility: Ascension Via Christi West ER

• Department: Emergency Department

• Schedule: Day Shift l PRN | 11am-11pm#NextGenHealthcare

Via Christi associates are eligible for tuition discounts and priority placement in select healthcare programs through our academic partnership with Wichita State University.

How you'll make an impact in this role

• Reach the emergency scene, assess the situation, determine injury severity, and establish an immediate plan of action.

• Provide supportive medical treatment using appropriate equipment both on-scene and during patient transport.

• Track patient condition, collect vital data, and report findings directly to the primary Registered Nurse (RN).

• Safely assist patients with movement, ambulation, and transfer to medical facilities.

What minimum requirements you'll 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 required with 2 years of cumulative experience preferred. OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience.

Additional Preferences:

• 1 year of EMT experience

Benefits that help you thrive

• Retirement: 403(b) plan

• Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

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.

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Min Salary: 17.71

Max Salary 23.61