EMT - PRN

Job Description

Job Description

Description

Position Details:
EMT (Emergency Medical Technician/)
12-hour shifts, available for nights, weekends, and/or holidays. Must be able to work a flexible schedule, as needed.
Non-exempt. PRN, Non-benefited position.

Position Summary:
Provide pre-hospital care and transportation of ill or injured persons to a medical facility. Operate emergency medical vehicles in a safe and responsible manner. Perform duties related to readiness, performance improvement and safety.

Requirements

Education:
High School Diploma or equivalent.

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

• EMT license issued by the State of Oregon..
• Current CPR at the AHA Healthcare or BLS Provider Level or Equivalent
• Current government ID, such as Driver's License, Military ID, or Passport.

Experience:

One year previous experience, preferred.

Job Knowledge:
General knowledge of security and safety within healthcare setting.

Skills:
Must be able to understand and follow confidentiality rules and regulations of the Health District.

Essential Functions:

• Operate specially equipped emergency medical vehicles in a safe manner.
• Provide professional service and direction to patients and families while in emergency services care.
• Perform regular inspections of ambulance and equipment for cleanliness, security, and functionality.
• Monitoring- watching gauges, dials, and other indicators to make sure equipment is working properly.
• Maintain emergency services inventory.
• Complete logs, checklists and duty related reports, as required.
• Provide additional personnel presence in the Emergency Department as requested by medical staff to maintain patient care and safety. De-escalation of tense situations as necessary.
• Provide necessary assistance during a mass casualty or other event which may bring numerous patients and non-patients to the hospital.
• Respond to emergency medical calls and inter-facility transfers and provide care for ill or injured patients following prescribed life support protocols.
• Perform patient care per scope of practice an approved protocols.
• Monitor communications equipment to maintain contact with dispatcher/facility.
• Communicate with professional medical personnel at emergency treatment facility to obtain instructions regarding further treatment and to arrange for reception of victim(s) at treatment facility.
• Remove or assist in extrication of victim.
• Must be able to work in all types of weather conditions to provide emergency medical services.
• Must be able to work in stressful conditions.
• Perform equipment, supply and training aid inventories.

Summary

Employment Requirements:

To apply, please fill out an application, attach a cover letter, and resume. Include gaps in employment and reasons for separation.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.

Successful completion of 500-hour probationary period.

Criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen required upon conditional job offer.

Disclaimer:

If claiming veteran's preference, you must submit a DD214, Certificate of Release from Active Duty, which shows dates of service and discharge under honorable conditions. If currently on active-duty you must submit a certification of expected discharge or release from active-duty service under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted. Veteran's preference must be verified prior to appointment. Without this documentation, you will not receive veteran's preference and your application will be evaluated based on the material(s) submitted.

If claiming 10-point veteran's preference you must provide the DD214 or certification requirements (see above bullet), plus the proof of entitlement of this. Failure to submit these documents could result in the determination that there is insufficient documentation to support your claim for 10-point preference.

Lake Health District is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, considers individuals for employment according to their abilities and performance. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, age, religion, color, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other classification protected by law. All employment requirements mandated by local, state, and federal regulations will be observed.