Copy of AEMT PRN at Corvant

Wamego, Kansas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Oct, 26

Salary

23.54

Posted On

08 Jul, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Basic Life Support, Advanced Life Support, Patient Evaluation, Critical Thinking, Emergency Response, Patient Stabilization, HIPAA Compliance, Communication, Problem Solving, Teamwork

Industry

Description

Description POSITION SUMMARY: PRN AEMT Provides basic and advanced life support treatment, care and evaluation of patients on scene and during transport at the AEMT level. WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The work environment and physical demand characteristics described here is representative and not intended to be fully inclusive of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. These descriptions are representative and not intended to be fully inclusive. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work is often performed while wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and could be performed while carrying additional equipment. The work is typically performed in an office, outdoors, and at the scenes of emergency events. Employee may be exposed to fire, smoke, noise, dirt, dust, grease, machinery with moving parts, contagious or infectious diseases or pathogens, irritating chemicals and weather extremes. PPE items include goggles, masks, gloves, and all other protective clothing required for EMS operations. KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY: Problem Solving/Decision Making: · Accountable · Teamwork · Responsible · Excellence in Communication SUPERVISION/ACCOUNTABILITY: Responsible for overall patient care as an AEMT when he/she is the single AEMT on a scene and in transport. Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Requirements ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (required): 1. Identifies, intervenes, and stabilizes the ill or injured patient during interfaculty and intra-facility transport under the direction and in collaboration with the transporting physician. 2. Initiates and implements interventions for the ill or injured patient in emergent situations and provides patient care based protocols and within the scope of Kansas Board of EMS. Monitors, records and communicates patient condition and treatment, as appropriate. 3. Provides population specific education to the patient and family about the patient's illness and therapeutic interventions. 4. Inspects, maintains and cares for equipment to ensure safety of the transport team, patients and public. 5. Ensures patient and employee safety in all areas of operations; 6. Cooperates with Federal, State, and other local departments/agencies in search, rescue, and medical emergency situations; 7. Respond to emergency and non-emergent calls operates at his/her certification adhering to medical protocols, policies and under the direction of the medical director. 8. Respond to non-emergency calls to assist the public and other response agencies, taking appropriate action to minimize the loss of life and/or property; 9. Follows departmental mission statement; core values and applicable departmental polices, rules and regulations. 10. Maintain patient confidentiality and ensure compliance with HIPAA laws and regulations; 11. Maintain current knowledge of federal and state laws, rules, and regulations related to aspects of EMS; 12. Maintain positive working relationship with hospitals, medical professionals and staff, law enforcement, public works, fire, and other agencies in Pottawatomie County and surrounding areas; 13. Must have and maintain a valid Kansas Driver’s License. MARGINAL FUNCTIONS 1. Attends seminars and training sessions; 2. Performs departmental inventory control; 3. Educate self and staff on county geography, streets, roads and buildings; 4. Performs other duties as deemed necessary or assigned. EDUCATION/TRAINING/EXPERIENCE: Required Credential(s): · HS or Equivalent/Diploma/GED · Associate degree (preferred) · National Registry (preferred) • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) course completion card from the American Heart Association is required within 6 months of hire or job transfer date. • BLS Healthcare Provider course completion card from the American Heart Association is required within 45 days of hire or job transfer date. • Driver License from the state of Kansas or Valid Driver's License. • Haz Waste Ops Em Resp Cert - Hazardous Materials Awareness Level training required within 1 year of hire (preferred). • Licensed as an AEMT by the Kansas Board of Emergency Medical Services (KSBEMS). • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Emergency Pediatric Care (EPC) or Pediatric Education for Pre-hospital Professionals (PEPP) certification or equivalent required within 12 months of hire. · Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) Course equivalent to the National Association of EMT’s EMS Vehicle Operator Safety Course. This position is PRN/As-needed and does not guarantee a set number of hours per pay cycle or per year. PRN employees with Pottawatomie County are not eligible for benefits. $16.36-$23.54 plus 10% PRN premium An offer for employment for this position is contingent upon the applicant passing pre-employment background checks which may include, but are not necessarily limited to: Drug Screening, Driving Record, Criminal History, Physical Capacity, and/or Skills Testing.

Responsibilities

Provide basic and advanced life support treatment and evaluation for patients during emergency scenes and transport. Coordinate with medical professionals and agencies to stabilize ill or injured patients while maintaining equipment and safety standards.