Job: EMT

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Jobing Description

Location: US-NV-Fallon
Posted Date: 4/16/2012
Shift: Varied
Category: CNA's/ MA's/Techs/Phleb/CLA's - Positions
Department: Ambulance
Facility:
Position Type: Full-Time-FA
Shift Hours: ..
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Internal Code A: ..
New Grad: No
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Overview:

About Banner Churchill Community Hospital
Located in Fallon, Nev., Banner Churchill Community Hospital is a 40-bed licensed hospital offering the most comprehensive array of medical services in rural northern Nevada. We provide comprehensive and emergency care, including an ambulance service that covers more than 5,900 square miles. This makes us one of only two hospital-operated paramedic/EMT/EMS providers in northern Nevada. Our location in Fallon – a short drive from both Reno and Lake Tahoe – offers a wealth of lifestyle advantages, including rustic, rural charm, along with a recreational wonderland of outdoor sports, such as boating, fishing, hiking, biking, skiing, hunting, horseback riding and off-roading.


About Banner Health

Banner Health was selected as one of the Top Leadership Teams in Healthcare by Health Leaders Media and is one of the Top 100 Integrated Healthcare Networks in the nation according to SDI. We encouraged you to read more information about Banner Health and recommend the following options:

*Why Banner Health?
*Banner Health Benefits
*Banner Health Careers

Job 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.

Essential Functions
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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.


* 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.


* 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.


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


* Demonstrates age specific competency for applicable patient populations.

Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards. Provides all customers of Banner Health with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating our core and leader behaviors each and every day.


Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent.

EMT-Basic or higher 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.

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.