What are the responsibilities and job description for the First Responder [R2] | PRN position at Avera Tyler?
Location:
Worker Type:
PRNWork Shift:
Rotating days/evenings/nights/weekends (United States of America)Pay Range:
The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.
$17.50 - $23.00Position Highlights
PRN, Varied Shifts - Casual requirements per department policyYou Belong at Avera
Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.
A Brief Overview
Accountable for basic life support service under the direction of an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and makes emergency response calls in accordance with the established state standards and following standing orders and department protocols.
What you will do
- Serves as either driver of the emergency vehicle or as a secondary patient attendant under the direction of an EMT.
- Carries out all functions within scope of practice in a confident, high-quality and safe manner.
- Demonstrates sound judgment in stress situations and provides emotional stability to patients and affected individuals.
- Responds to calls in a timely manner.
- Maintains technical skills within expected standard of practice.
Essential Qualifications
The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.
Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:
- Drivers License - Licensing Board Upon Hire and
- EMR - National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) An active license in the state of practice Upon Hire
Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:
- High School or GED Equivalent
Expectations and Standards
- Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
- Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
- Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
- Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.
Avera is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to talent@avera.org.
Salary : $18 - $23
