EMT - 911 Service Line

It's more than a career, it's a calling.

OK-SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital Midwest

Worker Type : Regular

Job Summary :

Performs emergency medical service duties as assigned.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements :

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Assists Paramedic partner with a multitude of medical interventions and general patient care.

Transports patients to a receiving department or facilities if indicated.

Safely operates an ambulance and EMS radios during non-emergency and emergency situations.

Cleans and maintains ambulance's interior and exterior regularly.

After each patient use : cleans unit, cleans carrier, changes sheets, restocks supplies, disposes of trash, and ensures equipment returns to its proper place.

Collects and documents data such as vital signs, for reassessment at specific times for patient population.

Demonstrates knowledge of appropriate lead placement for routine cardiac monitoring and 12 lead EKG. Performs 12 lead EKG on patient according to policy and procedures.

Stocks and maintains supplies and equipment in keeping with patient care needs and cost containment.

Assists with delegated clerical duties such as answering telephones.

May assist physician and nursing staff with medical procedures.

Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• High School diploma / GED or 10 years of work experience

EXPERIENCE

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The ability to operate a vehicle for multiple hours per day.

Constant use of speech to share information through oral communication.

Constant standing and walking.

Frequent lifting / carrying and pushing / pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.

Frequent sitting, reaching and keyboard use / data entry.

Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.

Frequent use of smell to detect / recognize odors.

Frequent use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds and / or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.

Occasional lifting / carrying and pushing / pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.

Occasional lifting / moving of patients.

Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, gripping and repetitive foot / leg and hand / arm movements.

Rare crawling and running.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND / OR CERTIFICATIONS

State of Work Location : Oklahoma

Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)

And

Driver License - State of Oklahoma

And

Driving Record - Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)

And

Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) - Oklahoma State Department of Health

Or

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - Oklahoma State Department of Health

Or

Emergency Medical Technician Intermediate - Oklahoma State Department of Health

And

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT)

Work Shift :

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type : Employee

Department :

2040000087 AMBULANCE 6194

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

40

Benefits :

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

Paid Parental Leave : we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).

Flexible Payment Options : our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.

Upfront Tuition Coverage : we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

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