Paramedic/EMT- PRN

at Labette Health in Parsons, Kansas, United States

Job Description

EMS

EMS

Come work with the BEST!!!!

Full Time & PRN Opportunities for EMT and Paramedic in Southeast Kansas

Summary:

Administers life support care to sick and injured persons under the direction of a paramedic in pre-hospital setting as permitted and authorized by State of Kansas KBEMS and local protocol approved by Medical Staff.

Essential Functions

• Performs all the authorized activities as described in K.S.A. 65-6119 and amendments thereto.;
• Determines appropriate facility to which patient will be transported, report nature and extent of injuries or illness to that facility, ask for direction from hospital physician or emergency department;
• Observes patient en-route and administers care as directed by physician or emergency department standing orders;
• Identifies diagnostic signs that require communication with facility;
• Assists in removing patient from ambulance and into emergency facility;
• Reports verbally and in writing observations about care of patient at the scene and en-route to facility, provide assistance to emergency staff as required;
• Maintains all emergency vehicles and equipment in a state of readiness at all times, ensures the cleanliness and readiness of vehicles, equipment and facilities;
• Attends departmental training sessions;
• Maintains appropriate records and reports;
• Provides mutual aid service to other county departments as well as other jurisdictions;
• Operates radio and other communication equipment;
• Performs general maintenance work in the upkeep of the facilities and equipment; cleans the offices, classrooms, bathroom, emergency vehicles and equipment, ambulance bays and storage areas as needed; utilizes proper decontaminating procedures as indicated; cares for grounds around station; make minor repairs, washes, hangs and dries clothing and items

Qualifications:

• Maintain a current EMT/MICT certification.
• One to two years experience in EMS service desired.
• Requires CPR, PALS, ACLS and PHTLS
• Valid driver's license, with good driving record

*If you do not have ACLS/PALS; you can enroll in the next available class at Labette Health.

EOE