Overview

CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S. from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.

Responsibilities

The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) provides safe competent and professional care in accordance with the individual needs of all patients family members and fellow staff members. The EMT will abide by all hospital policies and procedures and will not perform any tasks that fall outside of his/her scope of practice. This position demonstrates competency in all tasks performed in the Emergency Services Department.

Uses or sets up the following equipment in accordance with the manufacturer's operating instructions including but not limited to:

Blood pressure measurement devices

Thermometers

Scales

Skin pressure relieving devices

Restraints

Dopplers

Oxygen administration devices

Suction devices (wall and portable)

Infusion pumps (set up only)

EKG machines

Pulse oximeters

Warming/cooling blankets

Autotransfusion devices (set up only)

Cardiac monitoring systems

SAFETY - Maintains a safe patient environment::

Puts side rails up

Ensures patient floor is clean/dry prior to patient ambulation

Maintains a neat and orderly patient environment

Monitors visitors/visitor control

Fall risk (side rails wheelchair brakes use of patient walker/cane patient footwear)

Choking risk (listens for and responds to sounds of choking)

Reports safety concerns to charge nurse/Supervisor

Demonstrates self safety

Qualifications

Minimum of 6 months experience as a pre-hospital Emergency Technician EMT in a hospital or Paramedic.

Current EMT certification required

Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

High School graduate or equivalent preferred.

Pay Range

$31.35 - $39.17 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.