Job Description

Job Description: This position is responsible for providing both basic and advanced life support to patients in an efficient, knowledgeable and cost effective manner, which is accurately documented and properly coordinated with other health care personnel.

Scope

• Prior to each ground transport, perform risk assessment via safety Matrix. Perform driving responsibilities to meet all safety standards set forth by the transport program.
• Receive report of incoming ambulance and aircraft patients, convey pertinent information to the Charge Nurse and in the case of the air medical, ensure that necessary assistance is available for unloading.
• Effectively utilize time when not actively involved in patient care by maintaining Environment of Care and Point of Care Standards, supply and room stocking and preparation and equipment checks.
• Maintain proficiency in radio/satellite communications and maintain open lines of communication with the communication center.
• Inspect ambulance for damage and equipment failure and document each on daily checklist to ensure the ambulance is fully operational and is good repair.
• Be responsible for familiarity and effective utilization of prevention and intervention techniques for interaction with violent, mentally disturbed, head injured and intoxicated patients.
• Proficiently obtains IV access, bloods and specimens. Labels and transports patient specimens within established standards.
• Assist in the ED by accurately and timely documentation using ASAP.
• Actively advocate, precept and coach EMS and nursing students and new employees to the department.
• Safely operate motor vehicle and comply with driver requirements.
  
   

Minimum Qualifications

• Three (3) months of education past High School and must be have completed an IV course
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience
• Current EMT-B and valid drivers license with less than 4 points
  
   

Physical Requirements:

• Carrying
• Climbing
• Crawling
• Hearing/Listening
• Lifting, Manual Dexterity
• Pulling/Pushing
• Seeing, Speaking
• Squatting/Kneeling
• Standing
• Walking

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The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.  

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Learn more about our comprehensive benefits packages for our Idaho, Nevada, and Utah based caregivers , and for our Colorado and Montana based caregivers .

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

All positions subject to close without notice.

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