EMT, AEMT, or Paramedic

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.

Hours: 24-hour shifts

· Full-Time

• Part-Time

Schedule:

• On call
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Job Summary: Administers emergency medical care to sick and/or injured patients and transports those patients to an appropriate medical facility. Functions as an EMS team member by performing the duties outlined and authorized by the Kansas Board of EMS regulations, State of Kansas statutes, McPherson EMS standing orders, and McPherson EMS standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Essential Job Accountabilities:

1. Administers appropriate emergency medical treatment to patients while on scene and/or during transport as authorized by the Paramedic scope of practice to meet requirements of EMS approved standing orders.

2. Provides appropriate treatment during transport to an appropriate medical facility and observes patient and varies treatment based on individual patient response to interventions as part of the EMS team to meet requirements of EMS approved standing orders.

3. Creates accurate patient care report (PCR) for each patient utilizing web-based documentation program and portrays accurate scene description, history of present illness, exam/assessment findings, appropriate treatment rendered, and all other relevant information to assist physician in patient care and to maintain accurate EMS and hospital patient records.

4. Learns and maintains excellent geographical knowledge of McPherson EMS response territory including the City of McPherson, City of Inman, City of Galva, City of Windom, and rural unincorporated areas within the territory to ensure appropriate response time.

5. Maintains EMS units to appropriate operational condition. Ensures cab and patient compartment are clean, sanitary, and adequately stocked with necessary equipment and supplies. Keeps exterior clean, free of debris, and presentable as an emergency vehicle representing McPherson EMS to ensure quality patient care.

6. Maintains appropriate skill level relevant to the Paramedic certification. Attends EMS-based training to attain necessary annual re-certification.

7. Engages in appropriate personal protection in regard to body substance isolation, hazardous materials, and dangerous/unsafe vehicles, structures, and scenes to ensure safety of patients and EMS personnel.

8. Operates emergency vehicles in accordance with Kansas laws and McPherson EMS SOPs. Obeys traffic laws and regulations in regard to emergency vehicle operations during emergent and non-emergency events to ensure safety of patients and EMS personnel.

Requirements:

• Current certification as an EMT, AEMT, or Paramedic issued by the Kansas Board of EMS is required.
• Current BLS Healthcare Provider certification issued by AHA is required.
• Current ACLS, PALS, PHTLS, AMLS, PEPP, NRP, and CEVO certification is preferred.

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off.
• Vision insurance

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.