Emergency Medical Technician

Harney District Hospital of Burns OR is looking to hire an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) to join our EMS Department. This position works 3 24 hour shifts and has 6 days off. As a member of Harney District Hospitals emergency medical team this person will provide pre-hospital care and transportation of sick or injured persons to a medical facility.

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS: Knowledge of emergency medical delivery methods and operation of specialized emergency medical equipment. Knowledge of safe driving techniques especially with specialized emergency medical vehicles. Knowledge of computer applications software and general office procedures. Equivalent to a high school education supplemented with additional specialized emergency medical training or any satisfactory combination of experience and training which demonstrates the knowledge skills and abilities to perform the above duties.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS/LICENSES:

Possession of or ability to obtain at time of appointment the following:

• Emergency Medical Technician License issued by the State of Oregon.
• AHA Healthcare Provider CPR certificate.
• Valid drivers license with acceptable driving record.
• Diploma copy or official transcript of highest academic achievement in order to meet the requirements mandated by the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act of 1988.

Possession of or ability to obtain within six (6) months of appointment the following:

• Basic Trauma Life Support (BTLS) Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) or equivalent.
• State of Oregon approved Emergency Vehicle Operations Course completion of equivalent.

DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS: Possession of BTLS PHTLS or equivalent at time of hire. Previous emergency medical experience in a hospital environment.

Harney County Health District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to any legally protected characteristic.

In accordance with Oregon law the pay range for this position is included in this posting.

Reasonable accommodations are available upon request throughout the application and hiring process.

Final candidates may be required to pass a background check and drug screen as permitted by law.

Required Experience:

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