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-casualty 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 agencies
May perform other duties as assigned or requested
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
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 patients, 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
Successful completion of a criminal background check
Physical Requirements: The 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 is 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 newborn, children, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations.
Via Christi Health is an Equal Opportunity (EOE) and Affirmative Action Employer. We support diversity in the workplace.
