What are the responsibilities and job description for the EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN - EMT, EMERGENCY SERVICES position at St. Francis Medical Center?
Overview :
St. Francis Medical Center is one of the leading comprehensive healthcare institutions serving Southeast Los Angeles. St. Francis is dedicated to providing vital healthcare services for the 700,000 adults and 300,000 children who count on the hospital for high quality and compassionate medical care. St. Francis is recognized for its full range of diagnostic and treatment services in specialties including Cardiovascular, Surgical, Orthopedics, Maternal-Child Health, Behavioral Health and Emergency and Trauma Care.? In addition, the hospital offers a broad array of education and outreach programs that advance community health. St. Francis Medical Center is a Certified Primary Stroke Center, Approved STEMI Receiving Center for Los Angeles County and designated Baby-Friendly healthcare facility by Baby-Friendly USA. Please visit www.stfrancismedicalcenter.com for more information.
Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality , compassion and community!
Why Prime Healthcare? St. Francis Medical Center , a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.
St. Francis Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs.
Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to :
- Paid time off
- 401K retirement plan
- Outstanding Medical
- Dental
- Vision coverage
- Tuition reimbursement
- Many more voluntary benefit options!
Benefits may vary based on collective bargaining agreement requirements and / or the employment status, i.e. full-time or part-time.
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Responsibilities :
Emergency Medical Technician is responsible for the assessment and basic management of medical, trauma and environmental emergencies under the supervision of the staff nurse and / or physician. Assists with patient care based on individual patient needs within the scope of practice; Assists in maintenance of a safe environment and performs under the direction and supervision of the ED Registered Nurse or Charge Nurse.
Qualifications :
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING
1. High School Diploma or Equivalent or related experience required for new hires effective April 2014.
2. Basic EMT Training or E.R. experience required.
3. Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
Facility Specific Requirements (facility may require items listed below) :
1. Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
2. Current PALS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
3. Certified / Licensed EMT by the state certifying agency / entity required.
St. Francis Medical Center offers competitive compensation and the current compensation range for this role is $20.46 to $25.65. Benefits may vary based on collective bargaining agreement requirements and / or the employment status. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.
