Job Description

Department: [[cust_personnelSubarea]]

Job ID: 12802

Pay: $17.43 per hour

Work Schedule:

Sedgwick County offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees that includes health coverages, paid leave, regular compensation reviews, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities. For more detailed information, please visit our benefits page at SCBenefits

The Emergency Medical Technician provides patient care in accordance with KBEMS regulations and Sedgwick County EMS Protocols. Emergency Medical Technicians work to provide emergency care in accordance with protocol. EMT’s provide safe transportation to and from health care facilities, as well as transfer of care to persons with equal or higher level of care.

Quality out of Hospital Health Care

• Provide basic life support and emergency care in accordance with both KBEMS regulations and Sedgwick County approved protocols
• Establish a cohesive and productive working environment to enhance overall patient care
• Maintain a safe work environment to minimize risk of injury
• Determine most effective method of transport to and from health care facilities
• Coordinate care with receiving facilities of situation in a timely manner
• Provide verbal reports and transfers care to persons with equal or higher level training

Documentation

• Maintain accurate and complete electronic reports pertaining to patient care
• Maintain accurate and complete Physician Certification Statement forms
• Maintain accurate and complete vehicle maintenance, automobile condition, equipment condition, and facility condition electronic reports.
• Comply with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations, including HIPAA

Operational Readiness

• Maintain readiness to respond to emergencies during an assigned shift
• Maintain vehicle, equipment, and station activities in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures
• Notify immediate supervisor of any found deficiencies that impact normal operations
• Respond to emergent/non-emergent calls in a safe manner minimizing risk to crew and public
• Notify appropriate personnel of the role, capabilities, and responsibilities of an EMT

Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent. State of Kansas EMT Certification. NREMT will be accepted until hire. Per Sedgwick County Policy, this is a driving level position that requires a valid US driver’s license without restrictions.

Preferred Qualifications: One year of experience in emergency medical Services.

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