AEMT, or Paramedic - McPherson Hospital

Job Description

Mission statement

Superior health care and exceptional service for each person, every time.

Vision

To be a vibrant and thriving five-star center for health, serving as our community's first choice for health and wellness.

Our C.A.R.E. Values

• Compassion - I will treat everyone with kindness, acceptance, empathy, and understanding.
• Accountability - I will be trustworthy, responsible, and dependable while taking ownership of my actions.
• Respect - I will value the feelings, wishes, rights, and traditions of everyone without judgment.
• Excellence - I will strive to understand and exceed the expectations of others.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental

Vision 

Health Savings Account

Flex Spending Account/Dependent Care Spending Account

Hospital Indemnity

Life Insurance- Employer Paid

Long-Term Disability/ Short-Term Disability-Employer paid

Voluntary Life & AD&D

MASA- Medical Transportation Solutions

403 (b) Retirement Plan- up to 4% employer contribution

Earned Time Off

Extended Illness Bank-Hospital contribution

Free 24-hour fitness center 

AEMT/ Paramedic: 24-hour shifts-PRN

Job Summary: Will lead and provide direct patient care within their scope of practice independently and in support of their partner in the pre-hospital, 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.

Essential Job Accountabilities:

1.      Performs skills within the scope of practice of a Paramedic with a compassionate and caring manner to exhibit a professional and calm environment in emergent situations.

2.      Performs ALS skills including advanced airway management, IV/IO insertion, medication administration, 4-Lead and 12-Lead EKG placement and interpretation, defibrillation and pacing, chest decompression. This list is not all inclusive.

3.      Leads, anticipates, and reacts to partner’s needs to maintain a functioning team and ensure excellent patient care.

4.      Works independently, multi-tasks and manages a multi-casualty scene to enforce an organized and proactive workspace.

5.      Maintains a professional image and promotes professional relationships among EMS, healthcare and other public service personnel and encourages communication at all levels to effectively serve and assist the community.

6.      Documents accurately and timely the electronic medical record to prevent lost or false information on patient medical records.

7.      Participates in routine shift duties to assist and support other EMS personnel and other hospital staffing.

8.      Reviews patient care reports to ensure completeness and accuracy.

Skills:

1.      Maintains and develops positive and professional relationships with local emergency service providers, hospital staff, physicians, and other community shareholders to display and exhibit the hospital CARE Values.

2.      Displays and applies excellent skills in verbal and written communication.

3.      Demonstrates compassion, high emotional intelligence, and professionalism to inspire, motivate, and provide care to others in stressful situations.

4.      Assess patient needs and qualities of psychomotor skills.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Current certification as an AEMT or Paramedic issued by the Kansas Board of EMS is required.
• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS within 3 months of hire.
• Valid driver's license with minimal violation hisotry, satisfactgory motor vehicle record and insurability.
• Minimum of 1 to 2 years experience in EMS.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.