Emergency Med Tech
The posted compensation range of $31.35 - $39.17 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.
CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S. from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.
Responsibilities
The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) provides safe competent and professional care in accordance with the individual needs of all patients family members and fellow staff members. The EMT will abide by all hospital policies and procedures and will not perform any tasks that fall outside of his/her scope of practice. This position demonstrates competency in all tasks performed in the Emergency Services Department.
Uses or sets up the following equipment in accordance with the manufacturer's operating instructions including but not limited to:
- Blood pressure measurement devices
- Thermometers
- Scales
- Skin pressure relieving devices
- Restraints
- Dopplers
- Oxygen administration devices
- Suction devices (wall and portable)
- Infusion pumps (set up only)
- EKG machines
- Pulse oximeters
- Warming/cooling blankets
- Autotransfusion devices (set up only)
- Cardiac monitoring systems
SAFETY - Maintains a safe patient environment::
- Puts side rails up
- Ensures patient floor is clean/dry prior to patient ambulation
- Maintains a neat and orderly patient environment
- Monitors visitors/visitor control
- Fall risk (side rails wheelchair brakes use of patient walker/cane patient footwear)
- Choking risk (listens for and responds to sounds of choking)
- Reports safety concerns to charge nurse/Supervisor
- Demonstrates self safety
Qualifications
- Current EMT certification required
- Minimum of 6 months experience as a pre-hospital Emergency Technician EMT in a hospital or Paramedic.
- Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Medical Terminology background
- Satisfactory completion of hospital orientation.
- Minimum 18 years of age.
- High School graduate or equivalent.
Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.
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Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible employees may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit https://www.commonspirit.careers/benefits.
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CommonSpirit Health™ is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, parental status, ancestry, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, please click here [PDF].
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