Emergency Med Tech Transport WOW, Transport Services, Weekends

Experience Required

1 - 20 years

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Compensation

$7.25 / hourly

Hours Per Week

40

Number Of Positions

1

Work Schedule and Shift Requirements

First (Day)

Job Description

Responsibilities

This is a WOW (Work on Weekends) position. Schedules for WOW employees include every weekend (Nights - Friday & Saturday, Days - Saturday & Sunday). Employees in designated WOW positions earn premium pay in addition to their competitive hourly rates and shift differential.

The Emergency Med Tech (EMT) Transport is responsible for the ground/air transportation of the patient and/or the Transport Team in both emergency and non-emergency situations, while ensuring the safety of the patient, team and public at large. The EMT Transport is also responsible for the maintenance of all regulatory documentation relating to ground and/or air transportation, and assures all vehicles and transport equipment are maintained in a clean and safe operating condition. The Emergency Medical Tech Transport assists other members of the health care team in the delivery of patient care. The major focus for the position is on preparation and handling of instrumentation, equipment and assisting the physician, registered nurse, and respiratory therapist during the procedure. The EMT Transport must be knowledgeable of specific procedures or specialties, effectively prioritize, and effectively plan and problem solve due to the changing nature of the work situation during the procedures and environment. This individual must have the ability to recognize the need for immediate response during urgent or emergency situations at bedside, vehicular, and in flight. The EMT Transport must also have basic knowledge of medical terminology, the metric system and aseptic technique, and defensive driving, aerodynamics and be able to apply this knowledge in all patient and family interactions.

This role requires driving Norton Healthcare vehicles, which could include transporting patients and visitors. You must have a valid driver's license and maintain an acceptable driving record

Qualifications

Required:

Valid Driver's License

Kentucky or Indiana EMT (State) license at time of hire.

Must obtain additional EMT (State) license, KY or IN within six months of hire

Graduate of an Emergency Medical Technician Program

Desired:

One year EMT experience

Norton Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/S Exual Orientation/Gender Identity Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law

Job Type

Full time

Benefits Offered

Not specified

Veteran Preference

No

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

161775