EMT - Emergency Medical Technician

1 day ago

Olathe, Kansas, United States Johnson County, Kansas Full time
Job Title: EMT - Emergency Medical Technician

Johnson County Government is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated EMT to join our team. As an EMT, you will play a critical role in delivering life-saving care to our community members during their most challenging moments.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Respond to emergency calls in various out-of-hospital settings, including interfacility patient transfers.
  • Maintain scene safety, protect responders, patients, and the public, and assume personal risk.
  • Maintain personal, vehicle, and equipment readiness for effective prehospital medical response.
  • Assess patient conditions and administer medical care and treatment in accordance with established protocols.
  • Perform clinical skills and operate and maintain emergency medical equipment and vehicles.
  • Collaborate with other healthcare professionals and first responders at the scene and in the hospital.
  • Conduct and participate in training exercises and ensure thorough, accurate, and timely documentation of patient care.
  • Return to a state of readiness quickly after calls and maintain patient confidentiality and professionalism.
  • Participate in ongoing training and education to stay current with industry standards and function effectively as a member of a team.
  • Adhere to agency policies, procedures, and safety protocols and complete administrative tasks by established deadlines.
Our Commitment to Quality:

At Johnson County Government, we take pride in providing our EMTs with the best tools and equipment to ensure the highest level of patient care. Our fleet of ambulances is equipped with cutting-edge technology and resources to support our providers in delivering top-notch care in every situation.

Supportive Atmosphere:

We understand that working as an EMT can be demanding, both physically and emotionally. That's why we prioritize the well-being of our team members. At Johnson County Government, you'll find a supportive atmosphere where we care about your physical and mental health. We offer resources and programs to help our employees preserve their physical fitness, manage stress, maintain a work-life balance, and foster personal and professional growth.

Job Requirements:
  • High School diploma or equivalent.
  • Current EMT certification in the state of Kansas, or eligible for reciprocity. National Registry is optional.
  • Working twenty-four (24) hour shifts and up to thirty-six (36) hours, including weekends and holidays. On-call/standby work is also required.
  • Biennial Kansas EMT recertification at the employee's expense.
  • A valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
  • Successful completion of post-offer drug testing.
  • Two (2) years of experience providing basic life support prehospital care is preferred.
  • Johnson County government requires reference/background screening for all positions. Specified criteria may vary by Department/Agency.
  • Applicant must submit to and pass a pre-employment post-offer drug screen and pass a physical ability assessment prior to employment.
  • Uniformed MED-ACT employees are held to standards as dictated by department Policy 501-Appearance Standards. Compliance with these standards is expected as a condition of employment.
Physical, Environmental, and Special Working Conditions:
  • Ability to see and hear sufficiently for accurate perception of patient condition, including the ability to differentiate fine distinctions in appearance and sound.
  • Excessive standing and/or walking: 40% of the time.
  • Exposure to extreme temperatures, fumes, and/or chemicals, heights, loud noises.
  • Successful completion of annual physical ability test, ability to lift 230 pounds with assistance, and performing CPR is required.
  • Ability to work and complete duties while wearing an OSHA Level C chemical and biological PPE including protective clothing, powered air purifying respirator (PAPR) and chemical protective boots.
  • NFPA 472 Haz-Mat Awareness Level, OSHA training, NIMS 100, and 800 are required to be obtained in-house within one (1) year of employment.
  • NFPA 472 Haz-Mat Operations Level, NFPA 473 Medical Response to Haz-Mat Incidents, Disaster Medical Specialist and Tactical Medicine Certification preferred.
  • Within sixty (60) days of hire, employees (select DHE and EMS positions) must produce proof of immunization, proof of immunity, proof that immunization is medically contraindicated, submit a written objection to immunization based upon a sincerely held religious belief, or receive vaccination for the following: Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR); Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Acellular Pertussis (TDAP); and Varicella (Chickenpox).
Compensation:

The hourly pay rate for this position is $18.21-$26.89 which calculates to an annual salary in the range of $60,785.98-$89,746.14, commensurate with experience. There is built-in overtime inherent to our 24-hour shift schedule, and on average, our full-time employees work 56 hours per week. Our financial compensation package progresses through a 16-step pay plan so that operational employees can clearly predict how their salaries will advance over time.

Benefits:
  • Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Kansas Police & Fire (KP&F) defined benefit pension, in addition to a 457 deferred compensation match by the County up to 4% of base pay.
  • In-house continuing education provided.
  • Educational reimbursement available.
  • Uniform allowance.
  • Opportunities for career advancement.
  • A supportive and collaborative work environment.
  • State-of-the-art equipment and resources.
  • Paid time off and holiday pay.

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