EMT Intermediate

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The largest city in the northeastern part of the state, Sterling is a farm and ranch community with deep roots on the Colorado prairie. Sterling's laid-back lifestyle makes it easy to explore a variety of outdoor and cultural activities, from boating, fishing and swimming in North Sterling State Park, to hiking, biking, golf, hunting-and-shooting sports or admiring unique public art.

Join the Ambulance Services team at Sterling Regional MedCenter as an EMT Intermediate. In this role, you will work on the ambulance, helping with emergent and non-emergent calls, as well as interfacility transfers. This EMT Intermediate role is a per diem position, with no guarantee of shift or hours, just helping pick up shifts and provide coverage in the department as needed. If you like utilizing your skill-set and working alongside a great team, this role is for you - apply today!

This is a per diem opportunity that will work on-call as determined by department needs. Per diem positions are a great way to market your skills within Banner Health. You will be eligible to apply to regular full-time or part-time opportunities as an internal applicant. In addition, you will enjoy excellent compensation, sift differentials, paid orientation, 401K, employee wellness program and employee discounts.

Sterling Regional Medical Center is a 25-bed acute care regional hospital serving northeastern Colo. with state-of-the-art technology and compassionate professionalism. Since 1938, we have provided exceptional care to meet the needs of northeastern Colorado and the surrounding area. We provide our patients with cutting-edge technology such as eICU, a remote monitoring system and our intelligent OB program, a computerized system designed to reduce the chance of complications during labor. We are also home to the David Walsh Cancer Center, which offers our community an unprecedented level of cancer care. In addition, we are one of Logan County's largest employers with approximately 300 employees and more than 20 physicians representing ten specialties. We have also been voted Best Employer in Northeastern Colorado for three years in a row.

POSITION SUMMARY
This position provides pre-hospital evaluation, treatment and transportation of sick and/or injured victims of all age groups. Operates in non-emergent, emergent and /or transfer situations at a Basic to Intermediate Life Support level, if necessary, until arrival at a definitive care facility.

CORE FUNCTIONS
1. Provides pre-hospital medical care for pediatric through geriatric populations, which includes assessing patient condition, rendering of appropriate care, utilizing appropriate invasive treatments and administering medications

2. Operates an assigned vehicle in emergent and non-emergent situations and in varying weather conditions, providing safe, reliable and timely transport to a designated point of service.

3. Performs general care and maintenance of vehicles. Performs daily vehicle inspections, completes and accurately inventories and inspects medical equipment, supplies and medications assigned to the department.

4. Maintains complete and accurate patient care reports (PCRs), prepares and maintains logs and/or other applicable records during assigned shift.

5. Performs pre-hospital evaluation and treatment of ambulatory customers at a Basic to Intermediate Life Support level. Interacts with all levels of clinical care team, patients, families, EMS agencies, physicians, vendors and the community.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.

EMT Tech- Intermediate certification within the state of practice on date of hire. Current BCLS certification on date of hire and maintenance thereafter. Valid Driver's License on date of hire. Must obtain Ambulance Attendance licensure within 30 days of hire, and maintenance thereafter. Based on work location may be required to have IV certification.

Knowledge of customer service principles and practices. Skilled in reading, writing and comprehending English. Skilled in comprehending and following written and verbal instructions. Skilled in remaining calm in emergency situations. Skilled in operating a variety of modern office equipment. Skilled in operating a variety of ambulatory tools and equipment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
EMT-Advanced certification.

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.