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 District Hospital (HDH) is an at-will employer and is committed to equal employment opportunity and employs individuals without regard to any legally recognized protected class including but not limited to: veteran status uniform service member status race color religion sex gender national origin age and physical or mental disability or any other protected class under federal state or local law.

HDH will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities when it is necessary for the performance of the essential functions of a job. Should you need assistance in completing the application or at any other stage of the hiring process or during employment please notify us immediately. Your request and/or need for an accommodation will be kept confidential and only shared with individuals with a business need to know of the request.

In compliance with federal law all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

Required Experience:

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