AEMT Ground Transport
About the role
The Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) plays a crucial role in providing care to critically ill patients in various settings. They must respond quickly to emergencies and non-emergencies, assess patients, administer first aid, and transport them to appropriate medical facilities.
Responsibilities
- Quickly and efficiently responds to emergency and non-emergency calls.
- Afford assessments to determine the nature and extent of patients' injuries or illnesses.
- Provides basic life support and administers first aid, CPR, and other basic life support measures.
- Safely transports patients to hospitals or other medical facilities.
- Operates emergency vehicles and drives them safely and responsibly.
- Communicates and coordinates with other emergency services, family members, or staff.
- Maintains medical equipment and ensures it is in good working order and properly stocked.
- Accurately documents care provided and the patient's condition.
- Participates in ongoing training and professional development to stay current with medical protocols and procedures.
Requirements
- Successful completion of AEMT Course.
- Obtain AEMT license in state of operation within 120 days of hire.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification.
- Current valid driver license in good standing.
Qualifications
- Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) certification (preferred).
- AEMT National Registry Certification (preferred).
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification (must obtain within 1 year of hire and maintain throughout employment).
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification (must obtain within 1 year of hire and maintain throughout employment).
- Attendance License (before start of employment).
Skills
- Patient Care
- Medication Knowledge
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Safe Patient Handling
- Documentation
- Regulatory Compliance
- Accountability
- Professional Etiquette
- Acting as healthcare navigators for patients
- Transitional care for patients after hospital stays
- Vaccinations
- Medication inventories
- Resource coordination
- Basic medical therapeutics
Benefits
Intermountain Health offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to foster a sustainable culture of wellness. This includes programs that promote living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged lives.
Pay
The hourly range for this position is $19.50 - $26.48. Actual hourly rates are dependent upon experience.
Schedule
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Location
Elko Air Base, Nevada
Company Information
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.