Emergency Medical Technician

• Location: Wichita, KS
• Facility: Via Christi Hospital, St. Francis
• Department: Emergency Department
• Schedule: Night Shift | Full-time, 36 hours weekly, 7:00pm-7:00am

Via Christi associates are eligible for tuition discounts and priority placement in select healthcare programs through our academic partnership with Wichita State University.

• Provide support treatment, care and evaluation of patients on scene and during transport.
• Arrive to the scene of an emergency, determine the situation, and develop a plan of action.
• Use appropriate medical equipment and comprehend the severity of the injury.
• Monitor patient condition and perform data collection. Communicate findings and patient conditions to primary Registered Nurse (RN).
• Assist with the mobilization, ambulation and transport of patients.

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• Required Credential(s):
  • BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
  • Emergency Medical Tech credentialed from the Kansas Board of Emergency Medical Services (KSBEMS) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• Preferred Credential(s):
  • Advanced Life Support. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
  • Drivers License credentialed from the Kansas Department of Motor Vehicles.

Education

• High School Diploma equivalency required with 2 years of cumulative experience preferred. OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Additional Preferences:

• Rotating Weekends and Holidays