AEMT - RILEY COUNTY EMS
Location: Manhattan, Kansas
Description: Via Christi Health is hiring AEMT - RILEY COUNTY EMS right now, this vacancy will be designated in Kansas. Detailed specification about this vacancy opportunity kindly read the description below. Job Title: : AEMT Job Code : 23491 Shift : Variable Shift Employment Status : Full-Time Average Hours per Week : 40 Category : EMT/Paramedic/Dispatch JOB DESCRIPTION: Schedule: 48 hour variable ! Shift Position Summary: Provides direct patient care within their scope of practice independently and in support of their partner in the pre-hospital, emergency department, tertiary and inter-facility transfer settings. The employee will participate in the care and maintenance of facilities, equipment and ambulances. The employee must be able to work independently, prioritize multiple tasks and maintain a high level of patient/customer satisfaction.Key Responsibilities/Essential Functions: Proficiently performs skills within the scope of practice of an AEMT in a compassionate caring manner. Ability to anticipate and react to partners needs in support of patient care Proficiently performs ALS skills: advanced airway management, IV/IO insertion, medication administration as approved by the Kansas Board of EMS, electrocardiogram interpretation, defibrillation and pacing.
This list is not all inclusive. Ability to work independently, multi-task and manage a multi-casua! lty scene Maintains professional image and promotes harmonious! relationships among EMS, health care and other public service personnel and encourages communication at all levels Accurate and timely documentation of the electronic medical record Shows initiative participating in routine Shift duties (daily, weekly and monthly activities) Takes on-call and event standby time per guidelines of the different agenciesMay perform other duties as assigned or requested Management Responsibilities: This position has no management responsibilities. JOB REQUIREMENTS: Qualifications: Education and/or Experience Kansas certified Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (upon date of hire) required. Must complete entity EMS orientation program and competency check within 90 days of hire.
Behavioral Skills A personal presence which is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals and values of Via Christi Health. Compassion for patient! s, family members and others; along with a nurturing spirit to provide care during emotionally stressful situations. Must display good verbal and written communication skills, and be able to professionally receive and follow oral instructions. Technical Skills Astute patient assessment skills Quality psychomotor skills Accurate medication administration skills Accurately communicate vital information in verbal and written form Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Kansas certified Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (upon date of hire) BLS Certification (upon date of hire) ACLS Certification either upon date of hire or within 6 months of hire.
Hazardous Materials Awareness Level training (within 6 months of hire) One Pediatric Certification (PALS, EPC, or PEPP) upon date of hire or within 6 months of hire. Valid Kansas drivers license (within 6 months of hire) or valid other state drivers license with a military waiver. History of minimal moving violations Succes! sful completion of a criminal background check Physical Requirements: T! he physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodationsmay be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Heavy physical demand full mobility and ability to participate in vigorous activities and work in adverse weather conditions Ability to lift 135 lbs to waist height and carry up and down a flight of stairs Ability to lift 85 lbs to shoulder height Maintains good physical fitness level with good flexibility and cardiovascular endurance Frequently performs activities that require stooping, bending, reaching, squatting, balancing and trunk twisting Frequently required to sit in a stationary position for long periods of time Frequently required to stand or walk for long periods of time Good visual, auditory and color determination Working Conditions: While performing the duties of this job, the employee i! s frequently exposed to blood, body fluids, fumes or airborne particles, and sharp objects potentially contaminated with blood borne pathogens or other infectious agents. While performing the duties of this job the employee may be required to work around dangerous equipment. While performing the duties of this job the employee may be required to work in uncontrolled, volatile or unpredictable situations. Ability to work a variety of long Shift s of 24/48 hour Shift structure Ability to work in severe adverse weather conditions Work under stress in a high pace, high demanding environment while coordinating multiple activities simultaneously Ability to work on call status and work event standbys.
Able to take instructions from multiple individuals at the same time while prioritizing the work tasks The noise level in the work environment is moderate to very high Position Scope/Patient Population: This position has direct patient contact that provides care to the newbo! rn, children, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populationsVia Christi H! ealth is an Equal Opportunity (EOE) and Affirmative Action Employer. We support diversity in the workplace.
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This vacancy starts available on: Tue, 09 Jul 2013 00:53:32 GMT
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