Emergency Medical Technician at Ascension Health in Wichita, KS

Job description

Location: Wichita, KS Facility: Ascension Via Christi West ER Department: Emergency Department Schedule: Day Shift l Full-time | Three 12 hour shifts (11am-11pm) per week with rotating Weekends and Holidays #NextGenHealthcare Perform direct patient care under the supervision of Registered Nurses (RNs) and attending physicians. Obtain and record accurate vital signs upon arrival and during reassessments. Perform clinical tasks and immediately report critical results to medical staff. Assist patients with transfers, positioning, hygiene, and mobility using proper body mechanics and equipment. Licensure / Certification / Registration: Required Credential(s): One or more of the following: Paramedic credentialed from the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Emergency Medical Tech obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. One or more of the following: Instructor specializing in Basic Life Support obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted. BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted. Education: High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. Additional Preferences: 1 year of EMT experience Advanced Life Support. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted. Pediatric Advanced Life Support. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.