Emergency Medical Technician

• Location: Wichita, KS
• Facility: Ascension Via Christi West ER
• Department: Emergency Department
• Schedule: Day Shift  l  PRN | 11am-11pm
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Via Christi associates are eligible for tuition discounts and priority placement in select healthcare programs through our academic partnership with Wichita State University.

• Perform direct patient care under the supervision of Registered Nurses (RNs) and attending physicians.
• Obtain and record accurate vital signs upon arrival and during reassessments.
• Perform clinical tasks and immediately report critical results to medical staff.
• Assist patients with transfers, positioning, hygiene, and mobility using proper body mechanics and equipment.

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Required Credential(s):
  • One or more of the following:
    • Paramedic credentialed from the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
    • Emergency Medical Tech obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • One or more of the following:
    • Instructor specializing in Basic Life Support obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
    • BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education:

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

Additional Preferences:

• 1 year of EMT experience
• Advanced Life Support. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.